Bangladesh hosts global experts at 2nd ICFP-2025

The 2nd International Conference on Fiber and Polymer Materials (ICFP 2025) has opened in Dhaka, bringing together leading academics, researchers, and industry experts from around the world.

The two-day event, being held from August 26–27 at the Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) campus in Tejgaon, is organised by the Society of Fiber Science, Bangladesh (SFSB) in collaboration with International Standard University (ISU) and BUTEX. Sessions run from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The conference is presided over by Professor Dr. M.A. Barique, President of the Society of Fiber Science, Bangladesh, and faculty member at Shizuoka University, Japan. Distinguished international guests include Professor Takeshi Kikutani, former President of the Fiber Society of Japan; Professor Caroline L. Schauer, President of the Fiber Society USA; Dr. Rudolf Hufenus of EMPA, Switzerland; Professor Suwabun Chirachanchai of Thailand; Professor Seeram Ramakrishna of Singapore; Professor Han Yong of Korea; Professor Shuichi Tanoue, President of the Japan Society of Textile Machinery; and Professor Koji Nakane of Japan.

Bangladeshi academics and professionals attending include Professor Dr. Md. Zulhash Uddin, Vice-Chancellor of BUTEX; Professor Mohammad Abul Kashem, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, ISU; Professor HTM Quader Newaz, Treasurer of ISU; and Professor Dr. Mohammad Masudur Rahman of Eastern University, alongside leading researchers, policymakers, and students from across the country.

In his remarks, Professor Dr. Barique said the conference would play a crucial role in linking Bangladesh's textile and polymer industries with world-class research and technology. He noted that in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, fiber and polymer science extends far beyond textiles, impacting healthcare, environmental protection, space exploration and renewable energy.

Speakers stressed that the textile industry remains the backbone of Bangladesh's economy. They expressed hope that the event will promote research, encourage policy recommendations and foster international collaboration, with long-term benefits for innovation and product development in the sector.

Key areas under discussion include sustainable textiles, eco-friendly and recycled fibers, electronic and medical textiles, nanofibers, muslin, geotextiles, carbon and glass fibers, spinning, weaving, wet processing, polymer development, fiber structures and properties, composites, fiber-based materials, and the ready-made garment (RMG) sector. Organisers said they expect the conference to open new avenues for research, innovation and global partnerships in Bangladesh's textile and polymer industries.