This study analyzes metatranscriptomic data from Bangladeshi COVID-19 patients to explore host-microbiome interactions and identify gene expression patterns associated with asymptomatic cases.

Scientific Reports · Mar 3, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Metabolic Versatility of Lysinibacillus capsici BCSIR-Raj-01 Underpins Its Multifunctionality in Biocontrol, Bioremediation, and Plant Growth Promotion

Robel Patwary, Md. Zamilur Rahman, Nahid Nawrin Sultana, Natasha Nafisa Haque, Sanjana Fatema Chowdhury, Showti Raheel Naser, Mousona Islam, Tanay Chakrovarty, Khalid Hasan, Ema Akter, Md. Abdullah Al Obaid, Md. Ahsan Habib, Shahina Akter, Tanjina Akhtar Banu, Barna Goswami, Md Murshed Hasan Sarker

This paper characterizes the genome and phenotypes of Lysinibacillus capsici BCSIR-Raj-01, showing its ability to promote plant growth, suppress pathogens, and degrade pollutants.

bioRxiv · Oct 9, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology

Prevalence of Key Spike Protein Mutations and Their Limited Effect on COVID-19 Clinical Manifestations in Sylhet, Bangladesh

Shahina Akter, Zebunnesa Zeba, Md. Anwar Hossain, Michael Arthur Ofori, Muhammad Shahab, Gabriel Vinícius Rolim Silva, Jonas Ivan Nobre Oliveira, Shopnil Akash, Tanjina Akhtar Banu, Mousona Islam, Md. Murshed Hasan Sarkar, Barna Goswami, Sanjana Fatema Chowdhury, Md. Ahashan Habib, Md. Salim Khan

This study analyzes SARS-CoV-2 spike protein mutations in Bangladesh and finds no significant association with clinical outcomes, though age and gender influence recovery and symptom severity.

bioRxiv · Oct 25, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology

Whole genome analysis of four Bangladeshi individuals

Salim Khan, Shahina Akter, Barna Goswami, Ahashan Habib, Tanjina Akhtar Banu, Carl Barton, Eshrar Osman, Samiruzzaman Samir, Farida Arjuman, Saam Hasan, Maqsud Hossain

This study performs whole-genome sequencing on four Bangladeshi individuals to profile single nucleotide variants and explore their potential impact on biological pathways.

bioRxiv · May 21, 2020 · PreprintGenomics