BCSIR Laboratory, Dhaka, produced 62 Web of Science-indexed publications in 2025, with research strongly concentrated in Environmental Sciences (25.806%), followed by Chemistry Multidisciplinary, Environmental Engineering, and Multidisciplinary Sciences (9.677% each). The publication profile was overwhelmingly composed of Articles (95.161%), indicating a strong emphasis on original research, while only 4.839% were Review Articles. Md Kamal Hossain was the most prolific researcher with 10 records (16.129%). Bangladesh appeared in all 62 publications, while Australia, Malaysia, China, and Saudi Arabia each contributed to 14.516% of the records, demonstrating substantial international collaboration. Elsevier dominated the publishing landscape with 45.161%, followed by Springer Nature (14.516%) and Wiley (11.290%). Overall, the results indicate a research portfolio centered on environmental, chemical, engineering, marine, food, and materials-related sciences, supported by considerable international collaboration and publication through major global publishers. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 62 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences | 16 | 25.806% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 6 | 9.677% |
| Engineering Environmental | 6 | 9.677% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 6 | 9.677% |
| Engineering Chemical | 5 | 8.065% |
| Food Science Technology | 5 | 8.065% |
| Marine Freshwater Biology | 5 | 8.065% |
| Materials Science Paper Wood | 5 | 8.065% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 4 | 6.452% |
| Water Resources | 4 | 6.452% |
| Agricultural Engineering | 3 | 4.839% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 3 | 4.839% |
| Biotechnology Applied Microbiology | 3 | 4.839% |
| Chemistry Applied | 3 | 4.839% |
| Agronomy | 2 | 3.226% |
| Energy Fuels | 2 | 3.226% |
| Geosciences Multidisciplinary | 2 | 3.226% |
| Meteorology Atmospheric Sciences | 2 | 3.226% |
| Microbiology | 2 | 3.226% |
| Polymer Science | 2 | 3.226% |
| Toxicology | 2 | 3.226% |
| Chemistry Analytical | 1 | 1.613% |
| Chemistry Inorganic Nuclear | 1 | 1.613% |
| Chemistry Physical | 1 | 1.613% |
| Dermatology | 1 | 1.613% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 62 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 59 | 95.161% |
| Review Article | 3 | 4.839% |
| Data Paper | 1 | 1.613% |
| Early Access | 1 | 1.613% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researchers | Record Count | % of 62 |
|---|---|---|
| Hossain, Md Kamal | 10 | 16.129% |
| Hossain, M. Belal | 8 | 12.903% |
| Jahan, M Sarwar | 7 | 11.290% |
| Arai, Takaomi | 6 | 9.677% |
| Ngah, Norhayati | 6 | 9.677% |
| shahin, Khondoker | 6 | 9.677% |
| Yu, Qiming | 5 | 8.065% |
| hossain, hemayet | 5 | 8.065% |
| Likhon, M. Nur Alam | 5 | 8.065% |
| Riya, Khadijatul Kubra | 5 | 8.065% |
| Moniruzzaman, Mohammad | 5 | 8.065% |
| Parvin, Afroza | 4 | 6.452% |
| Moniruzzaman, Mohammad | 4 | 6.452% |
| Saha, Badhan | 4 | 6.452% |
| Paray, Bilal Ahamad | 4 | 6.452% |
| Uddin, Md. Najem | 4 | 6.452% |
| Sultana, Salma | 4 | 6.452% |
| Jin, Yongcan | 3 | 4.839% |
| Rahman, Mohammad Mahbubur | 3 | 4.839% |
| Chowdhury, Sanjana Fatema | 3 | 4.839% |
| Uddin, Md Tushar | 3 | 4.839% |
| Bappy, Md. Maheen Mahmud | 3 | 4.839% |
| Sarker, Shashanka Shekhar | 3 | 4.839% |
| Banik, Partho | 3 | 4.839% |
| Eti, Shamima Akther | 3 | 4.839% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 62 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 62 | 100.000% |
| AUSTRALIA | 9 | 14.516% |
| MALAYSIA | 9 | 14.516% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 9 | 14.516% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 9 | 14.516% |
| BRUNEI | 8 | 12.903% |
| CANADA | 5 | 8.065% |
| USA | 5 | 8.065% |
| GERMANY | 2 | 3.226% |
| TAIWAN | 2 | 3.226% |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | 1 | 1.613% |
| ENGLAND | 1 | 1.613% |
| INDIA | 1 | 1.613% |
| IRAN | 1 | 1.613% |
| JAPAN | 1 | 1.613% |
| KUWAIT | 1 | 1.613% |
| NEPAL | 1 | 1.613% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of BCSIR Laboratory, Dhaka:
| Types | Results |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 3 |
| Early Access | 1 |
| Open Access | 40 |
| Enriched Cited References | 29 |
| Open publisher-invited reviews | 1 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 62 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 28 | 45.161% |
| Springer Nature | 9 | 14.516% |
| Wiley | 7 | 11.290% |
| Public Library Science | 3 | 4.839% |
| Royal Soc Chemistry | 3 | 4.839% |
| NATURE PORTFOLIO | 2 | 3.226% |
| SPRINGER INT PUBL AG | 2 | 3.226% |
| Tech Assoc Pulp Paper Ind Inc | 2 | 3.226% |
| Editura Acad Romane | 1 | 1.613% |
| Karger | 1 | 1.613% |
| Keai Publishing Ltd | 1 | 1.613% |
| Taylor & Francis | 1 | 1.613% |
| Turkish Natl Committee Air Pollution Res & Control-Tuncap | 1 | 1.613% |
| Walter De Gruyter | 1 | 1.613% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
- Environmental Sciences dominates, accounting for 25.806% of publications.
- Original research is highly prevalent, with Articles representing 95.161% of records.
- Elsevier is the leading publisher, responsible for 45.161% of publications.
Questions:
- How can BCSIR further expand research in emerging scientific fields?
- Can international collaborations be increased beyond the current major partner countries?
- How can BCSIR increase its share of high-impact and highly cited publications?
BCSIR Laboratory, Dhaka, demonstrates a strong and diversified research profile, particularly in environmental and chemical sciences, with an impressive level of international collaboration. The high proportion of original articles and substantial presence in major international publishing houses suggest strong research productivity; however, greater diversification toward emerging fields and increased emphasis on high-impact publications could further enhance its global research visibility.
