Dr. Md. Shafi Uddin

Dr. Md. Shafi Uddin is an eminent Bangladeshi agricultural expert who currently serves as a technical expert in plant quarantine and SPS compliance systems at TRACE Consulting, leveraging decades of foundational expertise to guide international sanitary and phytosanitary frameworks. He brings over 32 years of distinguished service in the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), where he held pivotal senior leadership roles, including director of the Plant Quarantine Wing and the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) representative under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC).

He holds a PhD in Entomology from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University and has led national programs on plant health policy, pest risk management, and compliance with international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures. Throughout his career, he has represented Bangladesh at prominent global forums, including the FAO’s Commission on Phytosanitary Measures and the Asia-Pacific Plant Protection Commission.

Beyond regulatory leadership, Dr. Shafi Uddin has served as principal of agricultural training institutes in Cumilla and Rangamati, dedicating years to training thousands of farmers and extension officers. He has published extensive research and practical manuals on pest management and sustainable agriculture and remains an active, respected member of key professional bodies, including the Krishibid Institution of Bangladesh.