Short Bio

Tanvir Ahmed is a passionate primatologist from Bangladesh and a PhD student at the Primate Genetics Department of the German Primate Center (DPZ)- Leibniz Institute for Primate Research, Germany under a prestigious doctoral scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). His PhD research focuses on the population genetics and climate change vulnerability of threatened langurs in Bangladesh.

Since 2015, Tanvir has been studying the behavior, ecology, systematics, and conservation science of threatened non-human primates and other wildlife in Bangladesh. His research and conservation efforts for the globally Endangered Phayre’s langurs (Trachypithecus phayrei) are remarkable.

In 2020, Tanvir with 28 scientists described a new species of primate named Popa Langur (T. popa) from Myanmar. He has published over 26 peer-reviewed articles, two book chapters, and many technical reports collaborating with over 200 scientists in about 60 countries.

Tanvir serves as a member of the IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group, and the editorial assistant of the Asian Primates Journal.


Email: tahmed@dpz.eu
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Poster highlighting the threats facing by Phayre’s Langurs in Bangladesh

by Tanvir Ahmed (Shaikot), posted in Uncategorized

Phayre’s Langur (Trachypithecus phayrei) is a globally Endangered primate having a limited distribution in Bangladesh, India and Myanmar. It’s population is declining all over the distribution. Our survey effort (2018-19) in north east Bangladesh revealed about 400 surviving individuals who are under severe anthropogenic threats. The situation demands a proper understanding of the types and intensity … Continue reading Poster highlighting the threats facing by Phayre’s Langurs in Bangladesh

We discovered a new species of Primate from Myanmar

by Tanvir Ahmed (Shaikot), posted in Uncategorized

Abstract: Trachypithecus, which currently contains 20 species divided into four groups, is the most speciose and geographically dispersed genus among Asian colobines. Despite several morphological and molecular studies, however, its evolutionary history and phylogeography remain poorly understood. Phayre’s langur (Trachypithecus phayrei) is one of the most widespread members of the genus, but details on its … Continue reading We discovered a new species of Primate from Myanmar

PHAYRE’S LANGUR POPULATION IN NORTHEAST BANGLADESH: UNDERESTIMATED AND UNDER-PRESSURE

by Tanvir Ahmed (Shaikot), posted in Uncategorized

Phayre’s Langur (Trachypithecus phayrei) is a globally endangered primate, distributing to south and south-east Asian countries. Fragmentation and destruction of habitats, hunting, inbreeding and local trading are known causes to decline its population. It is well established that there has been a decline of more than 80% in last 20 years in Bangladesh. However, there … Continue reading PHAYRE’S LANGUR POPULATION IN NORTHEAST BANGLADESH: UNDERESTIMATED AND UNDER-PRESSURE

Phayre’s Langur Conservation Initiative in Bangladesh

by Tanvir Ahmed (Shaikot), posted in Primate Conservation, Uncategorized

Phayre’s Langur (Trachypithecus phayrei) is a globally endangered primate, distributing to Bangladesh, China, India, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam. Wide array of anthropocentric threats are declining its populations. In Bangladesh, the population is thought to have a decline of more than 80% in last 20 years. Though there is no precise and statistically … Continue reading Phayre’s Langur Conservation Initiative in Bangladesh

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