07/09/2026
IUBAT Hosts Two-Day International Conference ‘BECITHCON 2026’
Dhaka, September 5, 2026: The 2026 IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Computer and Information Technology for Health (BECITHCON 2026) was successfully held on September 4–5, 2026, at the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT), Dhaka.
Jointly organized by the IEEE Bangladesh Section and the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) Bangladesh Chapter, with IUBAT as the host institution, the conference brought together researchers, academics, physicians, engineers, industry professionals, and students from Bangladesh and abroad.
The conference was guided by Professor Dr. Abdur Rab, Vice Chancellor of IUBAT, as Chief Advisor. Professor Dr. Shaikh Anowarul Fattah, Professor of EEE, BUET and Chair, IEEE EMBS Bangladesh Chapter, served as TPC Chair. Dr. Celia Shahnaz, Professor of EEE, BUET and Vice Chair, IEEE EMBS Bangladesh Chapter, served as General Chair. Professor Dr. Mohammed Imamul Hassan Bhuiyan, Professor of EEE, BUET and Chair, IEEE Bangladesh Section, and Professor Dr. Md. Monirul Islam, Professor and Head of Civil Engineering, IUBAT, served as Organizing Chairs.
The welcome speech was delivered by Dr. Khadiza Akter, Associate Professor and Coordinator Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), IUBAT, and TPC Secretary of BECITHCON 2026.
The event featured renowned international researchers and speakers, including several IEEE Fellows, eight invited lectures, 31 technical sessions, and a Technical Expert Forum covering emerging developments in biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, healthcare technology, medical imaging, biomedical devices, and health informatics.
An IEEE Humanitarian Technology Program was also organized, highlighting technology-based solutions for community development and improved quality of life.
The conference concluded with a closing session chaired by Professor Selina Nargis, Chief Patron, Treasurer and Director of Administration, IUBAT. She delivered a valuable vote of thanks to the organizers, authors, session chairs, participants, and contributors. Best Paper Awards were also presented during the closing ceremony.
The organizers expressed their hope that BECITHCON 2026 will foster international research collaboration and inspire young researchers to contribute to technology-driven healthcare innovation.
