The official website of ‘the Prof. Md. Ali Nawab International Centenary Conference-2026 (MANICC2026)’ has been inaugurated on 11 August 2026 at the Pro-Vice-Chancellor’s Office of DU. Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of Dhaka University (DU) Prof. Dr. Abdus Salam inaugurated this website.

Chairperson of the  Department of Chemistry of DU and Chair of Conference Organizing Committee  Prof. Dr. Farida Begum, Secretary of Conference Organizing Committee  Prof. Dr. Md. Emran Quayum, Treasurer Prof. Dr. Hosne Ara Begum, Convener of the Scientific Committee Prof. Dr. Md. Mominul Islam, Members of the Conference Organizing Committee and Scientific Committee, along with faculty members of the Department of Chemistry, including Prof. Dr. Abdul Jabbar, Prof. Dr. Md. Abu Bin Hasan Susan, Prof. Dr. G. M. Golzar Hossain, and Mr. Md. Omar Shah Rafi were present on this occasion.

The new website, www.manicc2026.du.ac.bd, will provide information on the conference, including the scientific programme, invited speakers, abstract submission, registration, and important dates. The conference is being organized by DU Chemistry Department to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Professor Md. Ali Nawab, a distinguished chemist, teacher, and academic. This conference will be held on 26 November 2026 at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of DU with a theme of “Advances in Surface Chemistry & Colloidal Science.”

The conference will bring together distinguished scientists, academics, researchers, and students from Bangladesh and abroad, with speakers, discussants, and participants expected from the USA, Europe, India, Nepal and Iraq, along with leading scientists and academics from Bangladesh.

A special feature of the centenary programme will be the participation of Professor Nawab’s former students and associates. Among them are Dr. Abed Chaudhury, a distinguished Bangladeshi-Australian geneticist and agricultural scientist, and Professor Emeritus Tajmeri S. A. Islam, a distinguished physical chemist and former Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry, and Dean of the Faculty Science of DU. Professor Emeritus Tajmeri S. A. Islam will share a life sketch and her memories of Professor Nawab, highlighting his personality, teaching, mentorship, and contributions to the field of chemistry and scientific education.

The conference will also bring together members of Professor Nawab’s family, relatives, former students, colleagues, and admirers from around the world. The family of Professor Md. Ali Nawab is sponsoring the centenary conference, adding a special personal dimension to this important occasion.

The centenary conference will provide an opportunity to celebrate Professor Nawab’s scientific contributions, teaching, mentorship, and lasting influence on generations of students and researchers. It is expected to be a memorable gathering that combines a strong scientific programme with a tribute to the life and legacy of a respected teacher and scholar.

12/08/2026

(Md. Rafiqul Islam)

Director

Public Relations Office

University of Dhaka