Comilla University (CoU) is set to host its first-ever two-day international science conference titled the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Sciences (ICMRS-2026) on 9–10 January 2026. The event will be organised by the university’s Faculty of Science.

The announcement was made at a press briefing held at the office of the Dean of the Faculty of Science on 3 December 2025.

According to organisers, CoU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Md Haydar Ali will serve as the chief patron of the conference, while Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Masuda Kamal and Treasurer Prof Dr Mohammad Solaiman will act as patrons.

The conference aims to bring together scientists, researchers, academics, students, and professionals from home and abroad. Selected papers presented at the event will later be published in a scientific journal of the university.

The deadline for abstract submission is 5 December, while the deadline for full paper submission is 20 December 2025. The last date for early-bird registration is 15 December.

Registration fees have been set as follows: local participants Tk 2,200 (early bird Tk 2,000), guests Tk 1,200 (early bird Tk 1,000), students Tk 1,200 (early bird Tk 1,000), international participants USD 100 (early bird USD 75), and international students USD 50 (early bird USD 25).

Fees may be paid to Sonali Bank PLC, Comilla University Branch, under the account titled ICMRS-2026. The account name is ICMRS-2026 and the account number is 0100281360641. Payments can also be made through bKash at 01772244330.

Dr Pradip Debnath, convenor of the organising committee and Dean of the Faculty of Science, said the initiative will enhance the university’s visibility and contribute to improving its global ranking. “We aim to bring leading researchers with high citation records from both home and abroad. The university administration is providing full support. We hope to organise a successful conference that will elevate CoU’s reputation,” he said.

Dr Md Abdullah Al Mahbub, member secretary of the organising committee, noted that CoU is hosting such a large-scale conference for the first time. “We have set a minimal registration fee and structured the programme in two segments—one at the university and another at BARD. A scientific committee has been formed, comprising leading researchers from five departments and experts from other universities,” he said.

The advisory committee includes vice-chancellors, scientists, and researchers from various universities in Bangladesh, as well as experts from the United States, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Australia, India, and Saudi Arabia.