Nature is fascinating with its multi-dimensional niches, harboring a myriad of

marvels in a perfectly balanced harmony. Another Idea, that is just as enthralling as

nature, is life. From the minuscule microorganisms to the gigantic mammals that
roam the depth of the oceans, they all are a part in the interaction of nature and life
that is happening with a purpose. I have felt this way as long as I can remember,
and this feeling made me crave for the true meaning, and inner connection for all
that is happening around us. It is this constant nagging to have a glance at the
inner mysteries of nature that inspired me in the first place to plunge in the study of
microorganisms, and the study of life.

My interest in life science grew strong during my high school days. Within a few
days of classes I came to realize that biology was one of my favorite subjects. I used
to look at the diagram of human gastro-intestinal tract for a long time and imagine
their positions inside my body. The basic principles of Mendels genetics took my
enthusiasm to a whole new level when I started to find them manifested around me,
in various facets of nature. This interest was even more intensified by the
achievement of good grades in biology in both secondary and higher secondary
examinations, which I think made me confident enough to choose as my
undergraduate major. At that period I came to understand that a career in this field
would be the ideal path to search for the answers that I have always coveted.
During my undergraduate years in the Jessore University of Science and Technology,
I learned about the basic and advanced techniques of microbiology, and the
beneficial as well as harmful roles of microorganisms in our health, environment and
everyday life.

Growing up in a society struggling with poverty, infectious disease and quality of

life, I always wanted to do contribute to the betterment of the humanity. During my
undergraduate studies in Jessore region of Bangladesh, I came in touch with the
general populace who lived around the campus. The campus is situated in a rural
area, and majority of the people living there do not have sufficient knowledge about
sanitation or microbiological safety. This actually represents the general picture of
health and sanitation throughout the country. As I progressed through my
undergraduate degree, I realized that my humanitarian goal can be well achieved
through my career as a microbiologist, since microbes are intimately linked to
human health in both beneficial and harmful ways. I started to look for an
opportunity to better understand the role of microorganisms in human health. This
opportunity came in my final year, when I studied the occurrence of Staphylococcus
aureus in the hospital surgery rooms of Jessore General Hospital and in human
body, and recorded their comparative antibiotic sensitivity patterns. This study was
performed as my undergraduate research project and was published as a research
paper in the Journal of Biosciences and Medicines under the title Comparative
Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern of Hospital and Community Acquired Staphylococcus
aureus Isolates of Jessore, Bangladesh. This whole experience of scientific process
involving research and publication of the findings really inspired me to build a
career as a scientist.

Although I completed my undergraduate securing the fourth position in my class,

my CGPA (3.49 out of 4.0) was less than I expected. However, I didnt lose hope.
After the completion of my B. Sc. degree, I got admitted in Stamford University
Bangladesh for an MS degree in microbiology. Here, I completed my MS thesis under
the supervision of Prof. Dr. Rashed Noor, a young yet erudite scholar, and the
chairman of the department of Microbiology. Under his supervision, I studied the
influence of different temperature regimes on the growth of Escherichia coli, which
turned in some truly amazing results, impressing my supervisor. During this work, I
learnt a number of advanced microbiological techniques like PCR, nucleic acid
hybridization and serological analyses. A manuscript from my MS thesis work is
currently under progress. I obtained my MS degree from Stamford University in May
of 2016. This time my CGPA improved and I got a score of 3.98 out of 4.00, with
much appraisal and encouragement from the faculties of my department.

Albert Einstein aptly said The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity
has its own reason for existing. I believe scientific process serves primarily our
curiosity to know the deepest secrets of the natural world. Yet, nothing can be more
rewarding when a scientific endeavor can satisfy the curious mind of a researcher
and serve the humanity at the same time. The best way to appease my inqusitive
mind and serve my nation is to get advanced training in the field of microbiology
which will enable me to carry out independent research. For this, my natural next
step will be to get a PhD degree from a reputed university.

(Some statements about the University and why I have chosen this particular one)