Prof. Dr. Md. Abdus Shakoor

Prof. Dr. Md. Abdus Shakoor

Chairman, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation,
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka

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Career Summary

My total clinical experience is thirty-three years. My first year in Bangladesh involved a full-time rotational pre-registration at a 1,000-bed modern, prestigious medical college hospital. I spent about nine and a half years as a Medical Officer in leading national hospitals, six years as an Assistant Professor, ten years as an Associate Professor, and four and a half years (to date) as Professor in PM&R at BSMMU.

Email: dmashakoor04@yahoo.com, shakoorma@bsmmu.edu.bd

Prof. Dr. Md. Abdus Shakoor

Qualifications & Clinical Experience

Qualifications & Degrees

  • M.B.B.S.

    Shere-E-Bangla Medical College, Barisal — Sept 1989

  • FCPS

    Fellow, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Dhaka

  • Ph.D.

    University of Chittagong — Specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Clinical & Teaching Experiences

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Oct 01, 2016 – Present

Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, BSMMU, Dhaka

Nov 05, 2007 – Sep 30, 2016

Associate Professor, PM&R Dept., BSMMU, Dhaka

Oct 09, 2003 – Nov 05, 2007

Assistant Professor, PM&R Dept., BSMMU, Dhaka

Jul 05, 2000 – Oct 07, 2003

Assistant Professor, PM&R Dept., Chittagong Medical College

Sep 30, 1999 – Jul 02, 2000

Emergency Medical Officer, 2000-bed Hospital, Narayanganj

Feb 24, 1998 – Sep 25, 1999

OSD for FCPS Part-II, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Nov 09, 1995 – Feb 22, 1998

Medical Officer (Physical Medicine), IPGM&R, Dhaka
Consultant: Prof. Dr. Md. Quamrul Islam, FRCP

Oct 10, 1994 – Nov 08, 1995

OSD for FCPS Part-I, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Apr 25, 1994 – Oct 04, 1994

Medical Officer, Kownia Upazila Health Centre, Betagi

Feb 20, 1991 – Apr 22, 1994

Medical Officer (Internal Medicine), BIRDEM, Dhaka

Dec 30, 1989 – Dec 29, 1990

Intern Doctor (House Officer), Shere-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital, Barisal

Areas of Expertise

Leveraging 33 years of clinical, academic, and research experience to advance rehabilitation medicine.

Clinical Rehabilitation

Comprehensive assessment & management of musculoskeletal and neuro-rehabilitation patients.

Academic Teaching

MBBS, FCPS & MD curriculum development and hands-on training for students & postgraduates.

Research & Publications

Principal investigator on BMRC projects; author of 95+ peer-reviewed articles.

Consultancy & Workshops

Expert advisor on program design & invited speaker at national/international conferences.

Research Highlights

Selected peer-reviewed articles (95 total).

Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on COVID-19 Patients

BMRC Bulletin 2023;49:56-62. DOI:10.3329/bmrcb.v49i1.62922

Absorption of Electromagnetic Radiation on Lower Back

Jurnal Kejuruteraan 33(1) 2021:145-149. DOI:10.17576/jkukm-2020-33(1)-14

Manual Cervical Traction in Cervical Spondylosis

BMRC Bulletin 2020;46:128-133. DOI:10.3329/bmrcb.v46i2.49023

View Full Research Works (All 95 Articles)
  1. Shakoor MA, M Moniruzzaman M, Atiquzzaman M, Islam MM, Dewan PD et al. Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on the Patients with COVID-19 infection. Bangladesh Medical Res Counc Bull 2023;49:56-62. DOI:10.3329/bmrcb.v49i1.62922
  2. M A Shakoor, M Moyeenuzzaman, R Azimb, S R Chakraborty, M T Islamc, M Samsuzzaman. Absorption of Electromagnetic Radiation on Human Lower Back Region. Jurnal Kejuruteraan 33(1) 2021:145-149. DOI:10.17576/jkukm-2020-33(1)-14
  3. Shakoor MA, Emran MA, Zaman AKA, Moyeenuzzaman M. Effects of Manual Continuous Home Cervical Traction in Cervical Spondylosis. Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2020;46:128-133. DOI:10.3329/bmrcb.v46i2.49023
  4. Shakoor MA, Islam MT, Salek AKM, Moyeenuzzaman M. Effects of rehabilitation on the patients with chronic low back pain. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Med Univ J. 2019;12:6-9. DOI:10.3329/bsmmuj.v12i1.37610
  5. Shakoor MA, Nahar S, Anwar N, Rahman MM, Zohra F, Moyeenuzzaman M. Effects of Selective Rehabilitation on Neck pain due to Cervical Spondylosis—A Clinical Trial. Bangladesh J Neuroscience 2015;31(2):102-109.
  6. Shakoor MA, Islam MT, Rahman MM, Rahman MS, Moyeenuzzaman M. Evaluation of the Effects of Lumbosacral Corset on the patients with Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain. Indian J Phys Med Reh 2015;26(2):65-69.
  7. Shakoor MA, Islam MT, Rahman MM, Rahman MS, Moyeenuzzaman M. Evaluation of the Effects of Lumbosacral Corset on the patients with Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain. Indian J Phys Med Reh 2015;26(2):65-69.
  8. Shakoor MA. Effects of selective rehabilitation on neck pain due to cervical spondylosic—a clinical trial. International J of Rheumatic Diseases 2012;15(S1):139.
  9. Shakoor M A: Ethical issues in biomedical research on human subjects in developing countries. Eubios J Asian & International Bioethics 2014;24(6):181.
  10. Shakoor MA, Azad MAK, Ahsan MM, Islam MN, Moyeenuzzaman M, Dev AK. Clinical Profile of the Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain—An observational study. Health Science J PMC 2011;01(01):13-17.
  11. Shakoor MA, Rahman MS, Azad AK IslamM. Effects of isometric quadriceps muscle strengthening exercise on chronic osteoarthritis of the knee. Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2010;20-22.
  12. Shakoor MA, Hasan Sa, Moyeenuzzaman M, Deb AK. Treatment with Short Wave Diathermy on chronic low back pain. JCMCTA 2010;21(1):40-44.
  13. Shakoor MA, Salek AKM, Islam MT, Moyeenuzzaman M. Evaluation of the effects of selective rehabilitation on the patients with chronic low back pain. International J of Rheumatic Diseases 2010;13:221-22.
  14. Shakoor MA, Taslim MA, Ahmed MS, Hassan SA. Clinical Profile of Patients with osteoarthritis of the Knee: A study of 162 Cases. Indian J Phys Med Reh 2009;20(2):44-47.
  15. Shakoor MA, Jaigirdar MQH, Ullah MA, Yunus ABM, Rashid HA. Informed Consent: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of the Researchers in a Postgraduate Institute of Bangladesh. MMJ 2008;18(2):215-220.
  16. Shakoor MA, Rahman MS, Moyeenuzzaman M. Effects Deep Heat Therapy on the Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain. MMJ 2008;17:32-38.
  17. Shakoor MA, Taslim A, Md. Shahadat Hossain. Effects of activity modification on the patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2007;33(2):55-59.
  18. Shakoor MA, Islam MA, Ullah MA, Ahmed MM, Hasan SA. Clinical Profile of the Patients with Low Back Pain—A study of 102 Cases. JCMCTA 2007;18(2):16-20.
  19. Shakoor MA, Ahsan Ullah M, Rahman MS, Rashid HA. Consciousness about Informed Consent amongst the Researcher in a Postgraduate Institute of Bangladesh. J Medicine 2006;7:46-50.
  20. Shakoor MA, Ahmed MS, Kibria G, Khan AA, Mian MAH, Hasan SA et al. Effect of Cervical Traction & Exercise therapy on in Cervical Spondylosis. BMRC Bulletin 2002;28(2):61-69.
  21. Shakoor MA, Hasan SA, Mazed MA, Ahmed MS, Khan AA. Presentation of the patients with Cervical Spondylosis—A study of 216 cases. J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2003;21:4-9.
  22. Shakoor MA, Rahman MS, Jaigirdar MQH, Nahar S, Moynuzzaman M. Rehabilitation of Patients with Stroke – A Review. J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2006;24:114-118.
  23. Shakoor MA, Mian MAH, Ahmed S, Khan AUA. Effects of Cervical Traction and Infrared Radiation on the Patients with Cervical Spondylosis. The Healer 2006;13(2):25-28.
  24. Shakoor MA, Islam MQ, Moyeenuzzaman M, Mian MAH, Khan S. Effects of cervical traction and short wave diathermy on the patients with neck pain. Journal of Dhaka Medical College 2001;10(2):91-95.
  25. Shakoor MA, Haque ATME, Moslehuddin ABM, Ali SMK, Hossain MZ, Choudhury MAK. Effects of Increased Meal Frequency on Blood glucose and Serum Insulin level in NIDDM Subjects. Bangladesh Medical Journal 2001;30(4):73-75.
  26. Shakoor MA, Hasan SA, Mian MAH, Khan SZ, Moyeenuzzaman M, Islam MQ. Clinical pattern of neck pain among the patients attending in the department of Physical Medicine, BSMMU, Dhaka. TAJ 2002;15(2):74-77.
  27. Shakoor MA, Hasan SA, Ahmed MS, Khan AA, Sadeque AJM, Hossain MA. Management of Cerebral Palsy: A Literature Review from a Physiatric Perspective. TAJ 2001;14(2):104-107.
  28. Shakoor MA, Huq MN, Khan AA, Moyeenuzzaman M. Presentation of patients with Osteoarthritis of the knee joint—A study of 54 cases. The Healer 2003;10(1):20-25.
  29. Shakoor MA, MN Huq, AA Khan, Moyeenuzzaman M. Effects of Ultrasound Therapy (UST) in Osteoarthritis of the knee joint. CMSGHJ 2003;1(2):11-16.
  30. Shakoor MA, Khan AA, Ahmed MS, Mian AH. Management of Cervical Spondylosis—An update. The Healer 2002;9:38-42.
  31. Shakoor MA. Physical Medicine—A unique field of Medical Science. Shasthya Chinta 2001;4(12):14-15.
  32. Shakoor MA, Ahmed MS, Kibria G, Mazed MA, Khan AA, Mian MAH et al. Effect of Cervical Traction & Exercise therapy on Cervical Spondylosis. Proc. 14th APB Convention 2003.
  33. Shakoor MA, Islam MQ, Moyeenuzzaman M, Mian MAH, Khan S, Haque ATME. Effects of cervical traction and short wave diathermy on neck pain. Seminar & Exhibition 2001, Chittagong Diabetic Association.
  34. Shakoor MA. Effects of activity modification (ADL) with physical therapy on OA-Knee. 2nd Rehabilitation Medicine Conference 2004, Yangon.
  35. Shakoor MA. Osteoarthritis—Management update. 4th National Conference of Bangladesh PM&R 2004.
  36. Shakoor MA, Taslim MA, Hossain MS, Khan AA. Study on journey of knee OA patients. PMR Bulletin 2005;1(1):1.
  37. Shakoor MA. Low Back Pain—Importance of Rehabilitation. PMR Bulletin 2005;1(2):2.
  38. Shakoor MA, Rahman MS, Yunus ABM, Bhuian TM, Rashid HR. Knowledge of Researchers on International Guidelines on Research Ethics. PMR Bulletin 2005;1(2):2.
  39. Shakoor MA, Taslim MA, Hossain MS, Khan AA, Moyeenuzzaman M. Rehabilitation with ADLs on knee OA. 5th Scientific Conference of Bangladesh Rheumatology Society 2010.
  40. Shakoor MA. Informed Consent—A burning issue in Bioethics. 1st Scientific Conference of Bangladesh Bioethics Society 2010.
  41. Shakoor MA. Stroke Rehabilitation—Early intervention expedites recovery. 4th Scientific Conference of Bangladesh PM&R 2007.
  42. Shakoor MA. Ethical issues in rehabilitation research. 2nd IRF World Conference 2012.
  43. Shakoor MA, Rahman SM, Fatema Z, Moyeenuzzaman M. Effects of selective rehabilitation on neck pain due to cervical spondylosis—2nd IRF World Conference 2012.
  44. Shakoor MA, Zaman MM. Ethical issues in Biomedical Research—A Developing Country Perspective (Abstract). Journal of Rehab Medicine 2015;54(s):486.
  45. Shakoor MA, Chakraborty SR, Deb AK. A Comparative Study of Infra-Red Radiation and Shortwave Diathermy on chronic low back pain. 2nd International Conference on Medical Physics 2014.
  46. Rahman N, Rabbani A, Moyeenuzzaman M, Shakoor MA, Hasan MN et al. Translation and Validation of Functional Independence Measure in Stroke patients. Comilla BMA Med J 2017;36:09-13.
  47. Quader MA, Islam KA, Khatun A, Shakoor MA. Implication of hepatitis B virus in post-transfusion hepatitis. Health Science Journal 2018;8(1):11-15.
  48. Salek AKM, Rabbani A, Shakoor MA, Khan MM et al. Is the Translated, Culturally Adapted and Validated Bangla WHODAS-2.0 reliable? (Abstract). Journal of Rehab Medicine 2015;54(s):401.
  49. Moonmoon TH, Moyeenuzzaman M, Salek AKM, Shakoor MA et al. Effects of Low Level Laser Therapy in Focal Soft Tissue Rheumatism: A Randomized Control Trial. JNINB 2018;4(1):18-22. DOI:10.3329/jninb.v4i1.38279
  50. Zaman AKM, Shakoor MA, Moyeenuzzaman M, Mandal MA, Rahman HNM. Evaluation of effect of home cervical traction on patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. KYAMC Journal 2018;9(2):65-68.
  51. Uddin T, Khasru MR, Islam MT, Emran MA, Rahman MS, Shakoor MA et al. Rehabilitation in Bangladesh. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 2019;30(4):795-805. DOI:10.1016/j.pmr.2019.07.005
  52. Islam MT, Shakoor MA, Mahjabin A, Emran MA. Effects of intralesional platelet-rich plasma in the patients with lateral epicondylitis of elbow. BSMMU Journal 2019;12:138-141. DOI:10.3329/bsmmuj.v12i3.43326
  53. Islam MT, Shakoor MA, Emran MA, Islam KMT, Nobi GM, Elahi F et al. Effects of lumber corset on the patients with lumber spondylosis. Bangladesh Med J 2013;42(2):55-59.
  54. Rahman MM, Rashid MI, Rahman N, Shakoor MA. Comparison of epidural steroid injection with conservative management in patients with lumber radiculopathy. Medicine Today 2014;26(01):9-11.
  55. Rahman MM, Rashid MI, Shakoor MA. Effects of back muscle strengthening exercises in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain. Medicine Today 2014;26(01):28-30.
  56. Quader, Shakoor MA, Islam A, Sultan M, Rahman M. To Assess the knowledge of blood transfusion among nurses. BJTM 2012;3(01):23-28.
  57. Quader MA, Shakoor MA, Islam MA. Haemovigilance of blood donor: Impact of predonation counseling on donor reaction. (Abstract) Vox Sanguinis 2015;109(suppl-2):44-45.
  58. Azad AK, Mamun AM, Rashid I, Shakoor MA, Uddin MT. Effect of exercise modality to reduce pain and disability on patients with chronic osteoarthritis of the knee joint. 2nd IRF World Conference 2012.
  59. Ahsan MM, Hossain MM, Shakoor MA, Azad SL. Atypical Presentation of Progressive Systemic Sclerosis in a Child—A Case Report. Health Science J PMC 2011;01(02):68-70.
  60. Islam R, Rahman M, Mian MAH, Ege H, Reding D, Shakoor MA, Liang H, Mercier R. Incidence of Non-Neutropenic infection in Patients with Follicular Lymphoma and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma: The Effects of Rituximab Therapy. Int J Hem Oncol 2012;4(22):220-225.
  61. Ahmed MS, Shakoor MA. Outcomes of Patients with Peripartum Paralysis with Physiatric Management. J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2012;30:191-194.
  62. Shaik AK, Mohammed QD, Ullah AKMA, Ahsan MM, Rahman A, Shakoor MA. Effect of Dexamethasone on Brain Oedema following Acute Ischemic Stroke. Mymensingh Med J 2011;20(3):450-458.
  63. Azad AK, Nobi G, Shakoor MA, Moyeenuzzaman M. Role of Muscle Strengthening exercise on Osteoarthritis of the Knee joint. J Medicine 2011;12:120-124.
  64. Hasan SA, Siddiq MAB, Rahim MA, Shakoor MA, Paul S, Salek AKM et al. Outcome of Intra-Articular injection in osteoarthritis of knee: A one year experience. JCMCTA 2009;20:33-38.
  65. Ahmed MS, Shakoor MA, Khan AA. Evaluation of the effects of shortwave diathermy in patients with chronic low back pain. BMRC Bulletin 2009;35:18-20.
  66. Moniruzzaman M, Salek KM, Shakoor MA, BA Mia, Moyeenuzzaman M. Effects of therapeutic modalities on patients with post stroke shoulder pain. Mymensingh Med J 2010;19(1):48-53.
  67. Hasan SA, Alam Z, Hakim M, Shakoor MA, Salek AKM, Khan MM et al. Rehabilitation of Patients with Paraplegia from Spinal Cord Injury: A review. JCMCTA 2009;20(1):53-57.
  68. Ahmed SM, SA Hassan, Shakoor MA, Paul S, Taslim, Ferdousi A. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: a case Report. CMSGHJ 2009;1:61-63.
  69. Ahmed SM, AKM Salek, M Khan, AN Rizvi, Shakoor MA, SA Hassan. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A review. JCMCTA 2007;18(2):32-36.
  70. Rhman MS, Shakoor MA, Salek AKM. Chronic Low Back Pain: A Review on Uses and Abuses of Medicare Expenditure. 2010;11:51-56.
  71. Rhman MS, Ahsanulla, Taslimuddin, Shakoor MA. A review on recovery of Upper limb Functions in Stroke Patients. Bangladesh J of Neuroscience 2007;23(1):28-32.
  72. Rhman MS, Shakoor MA, Nahar S, Jahan KS, Uddin MT. Stroke Pattern in a private Hospital and its association with Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus. Bangladesh J of Neuroscience 2006;22(1):15-20.
  73. Rhman MS, Uddin MT, Shakoor MA. Low Back Pain—Review on Management Approach. Bangladesh Medical Journal 2006;35(2):63-66.
  74. Rhman MS, Shakoor MA. Concepts in Rehabilitation of Burn Patients. J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2007;25:139-143.
  75. Rhman MS, Shakoor MA, M Ahsanullah. Beneficial Effects of Exercise on Risk Factor Modification in Cardiovascular Disease. University Heart Journal 2007;4:32-34.
  76. Begum B, Uddin MK, Afroz L, Begum K, Shakoor MA. Endometriosis Associated Research Center. Mymensingh Med J 2005;14(2):223-227.
  77. Mamun KAA, Khan MSZ, Shakoor MA, Moyeenuzzaman M. Soft tissue Rheumatism among diabetic patients with rheumatic complaints. PMR Bulletin 2005;1(2):4.
  78. Khan MS, Shakoor MA, Nazimuddin K, Moyeenuzzaman M. Soft tissue Rheumatism among diabetic patients with rheumatic complaints. Diabetes and Endocrine Journal 2004;32(1):22-24.
  79. Khan MS, Das S, Zaman MM, Shakoor MA. Effect of ultrasound on calcific supraspinatus tendinitis—report of two cases. Diabetes and Endocrine Journal 1999;27(2):63-64.
  80. Khan MZ, Shakoor MA, Moyeenuzzaman. Patient profile of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Diabetes and Endocrine Journal 2006;34(1):6-8.
  81. Khan AA, Taslimuddin M, Shakoor MA, Ahmed S, Hassan SA. Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Pain and Ulcer: An Update. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science 2002;08(02):115-119.
  82. Khan AA, Mowla A, Shakoor MA, Rahaman R. A controlled Evaluation of Arthographic distention of the shoulder joint in the management of Frozen Shoulder. 2nd National conference & scientific Seminar of PM&R 2002.
  83. Hossain MS, Moyeenuzzaman M, Shakoor MA, Salek AKM, Ahmed SM et al. Effects of ultrasound Therapy (UST) and Short Wave Diathermy on chronic low back pain. 4th National conference & scientific Seminar of PM&R 2007.
  84. Moniruzzaman M, Moyeenuzzaman M, Salek AKM, Bhuya M, Ali B, Ahmed SM, Shakoor MA et al. Effects of therapeutic modalities on post stroke shoulder pain. 4th National conference & scientific Seminar of PM&R 2007.
  85. Mamun KAA, Shakoor MA, Zaman, Islam Q. MSK disorders in diabetic patients attending PM&R, BIRDEM, Dhaka. 4th National conference & scientific Seminar of PM&R 2007.
  86. Khan SZ, Shakoor MA, Uddin MT, Moyeenuzzaman M. Soft tissue rheumatism among diabetic patients. 4th National conference & scientific Seminar of PM&R 2007.
  87. Moiz KM, Moyeenuzzaman M, Islam MQ, Shakoor MA. Effect of physical therapy on osteoarthritis of knee—3rd scientific conference of Bangladesh Rheumatology Society 2001.
  88. Moslehuddin ABM, Rahaman MM, Shakoor MA, Zaher A, Moniruzzaman. Effect of Fermentation on Thiamin, Phytic Acid and Tannic Acid Content of Vicia Faba (L) by Rhizopus oligosporus. Bangladesh Journal of Nutrition 1998;11(1&2):83-86.
  89. Ullah MA, Rhman MS, Shakoor MA, Ahmed MS, Hasan SA. Comparative Efficacy of Various Methods of Physical Treatment in non-specific low back pain. JCMCTA 2007;18(1):15-18.
  90. Khan AA, Mowla A, Shakoor MA, Rahaman R. Arthrographic distention of the shoulder joint in the management of Frozen Shoulder. Mymensingh Med J 2005;14(1):67-70.
  91. Uddin T, Khasru MR, Islam MT, Shakoor MA, Emran MA, Sakel M. COVID-19 pandemic, challenges, and opportunities for neurorehabilitation in Bangladesh: A narrative review. J Int Soc Phys Rehabil Med. DOI:10.4103/JISPRM-000113
  92. Lasker SP, Shakoor MA and Hossain A et al. Structure and Function of Ethics Committee in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Bioethics 2023;13(3):1-7.

Books & Editorial Roles

Books Written

Physical Modalities in Rehabilitation Medicine

Published 2024

ISBN: 978-984-99076-7-1

Baatroger Karon o Chikitsha

Published 2009

ISBN: 978-984-414-359-3

Betha Niramoya Bayam

BCPS Training Modules

Member, Editorial Board

Dissertation Writing Guide

Member, Editorial Board (BCPS)

Editorial Roles

Special Achievements & Awards

2016

University Gold Medal in Research

For basic research in the field of Medical Science.

2006

UGC Gold Medal

Awarded by University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.

2019

Bangladesh Bioethics Award (BBS)

Asian Bioethics Conference, for contributions in bioethics.

2011

ISSLS International Fellowship

Recipient from the Int'l Society for the Study of Lumbar Spine.

2009

FERCAP Conference Grant

Presented paper at Chiangmai, Thailand (Nov 22–25).

2006

Research Ethics Workshop Grant

Resource person, Chennai, India.

BMRC Research Grants

  • 1998Training grant on "Effects of Cervical Traction & Infrared Radiation on Cervical Spondylosis".
  • 2001Regular grant on "Effect of Cervical Traction & Exercise Therapy in Cervical Spondylosis".
  • 2003Regular grant on "Effects of Activity Modification (ADL) in Knee Osteoarthritis".
  • 2004Training grant on "Consciousness about Informed Consent among Researchers".
  • 2005Regular grants on "Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of Informed Consent" and "SWD in Low Back Pain".
  • 2007Regular grant on "Rehabilitation Effects in Chronic Low Back Pain".
2007–08

BSMMU Research Grant

"Isometric Quadriceps Exercise in Knee Osteoarthritis".

2007–08

BCPS Research Grant

"Selective Rehabilitation in Cervical Spondylosis – Clinical Trial".

2006

UGC Special Grant (IAPRM)

For "Activity Modification in Knee Osteoarthritis" at Patna, India.

2023–

BMRC COVID-19 Grant

Ongoing grant on "Pulmonary Rehabilitation in COVID-19 Patients".

Other Academic Activities

Committee Roles

  • Faculty Member, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, BCPS since July 2000; Member Secretary April 2019–April 2023.

  • Chairman, Ethics Review Board, Bangladesh Bioethics Society (2014–Present).

  • Member, National Research Ethics Committee of Bangladesh (2015–Present).

  • Founder Member, National Bioethics Committee of Bangladesh (2018–Present).

  • Member (formerly Secretary) of IRB, BSMMU (2007–Present).

  • Member Secretary, Ethics Review Committee, BCPS (2000–2019).

Trainings & Workshops

  • Certificate course on Research Ethics (BMRC), 2½ months.

  • Resource person, Int'l Workshop on Research Ethics, Chennai, India (2006).

Speaking Engagements

  • Speaker & grant recipient, FERCAP Int'l Conference, Chiangmai, Thailand (2009).

  • Speaker, Asian Bioethics Conference, Beppu & Kumamoto, Japan (2014).

  • Speaker, 19th Asian Bioethics Conference, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Nov 13–16, 2018).

  • Speaker, FERCAP Annual Conf. & General Assembly, Chang Gung, Taiwan (Nov 18–21, 2018).

Publications

Total number of publications: 88 in national and international journals.

Get in Touch

Contact Info

Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Mobile: +880 1819 410080

Email: dmashakoor04@yahoo.com / shakoorma@bsmmu.edu.bd

Address: Flat 3/5A, House 05, Village South Bothla, Road 32, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1209