Advancing National Biosecurity and Public Health Preparedness in Bangladesh: Strengthening Resilience Against Emerging Biological Threats

📅 Date: 27-28 November 2026 (Friday-Saturday)
🕘 Time: 09:00 AM-04:30 PM
📍 Venue: Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) Conference Hall, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Conference Overview

The Bangladesh Biosafety and Biosecurity Society (BBBS) Annual Conference 2026 will bring together researchers, scientists, healthcare professionals, laboratory personnel, policymakers, regulators, academicians, and students to advance biosafety, biosecurity, and national health security in Bangladesh. Under the theme "Advancing National Biosecurity and Public Health Preparedness in Bangladesh: Strengthening Resilience Against Emerging Biological Threats," the conference will serve as a national platform for sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and promoting evidence-based practices.

The two-day event will feature expert presentations, scientific discussions, and poster sessions covering emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, pandemic preparedness, One Health, antimicrobial resistance, safe and responsible research, drug discovery, infection prevention and control, genomics, agricultural biotechnology, and biological waste management. Through interdisciplinary engagement and professional networking, the conference aims to strengthen Bangladesh's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to biological risks while promoting a culture of biosafety, biosecurity, and public health preparedness for a safer and more resilient future.

Scientific Programme

Day 1 | Friday, 27 November 2026

Day 2 | Saturday, 28 November 2026

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The Bangladesh Biosafety and Biosecurity Society (BBBS) is pleased to announce its Annual Conference 2026, which will bring together leading scientists, researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, academicians, and students to exchange knowledge and experiences related to biosafety, biosecurity, biorisk management, and public health preparedness. The conference aims to provide a premier interdisciplinary platform for presenting and discussing recent innovations, research findings, emerging challenges, and practical solutions in the fields of biosafety, biosecurity, laboratory and clinical waste management, infection prevention and control, agricultural biotechnology, and responsible research and innovation. Prospective authors are invited to contribute original research through abstract, poster, and paper submissions. High-quality contributions describing conceptual, empirical, experimental, theoretical, or applied research relevant to biosafety and biosecurity are strongly encouraged. The conference offers an excellent opportunity for networking, collaboration, and dissemination of scientific knowledge to strengthen national resilience against emerging biological threats.

Conference Themes

Abstracts, papers, and posters are invited under, but not limited to, the following themes:

1. Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases, Pandemic Preparedness and Response

2. One Health and Antimicrobial Resistance

3. Drug Discovery and Development in Compliance with Biosafety and Biosecurity

4. Infection Prevention and Control for Health Security

5. Genomics and Pathogen Characterization

6. Agricultural Biotechnology: Biosafety and Biosecurity Considerations

7. Biological Waste Management and Environmental Biosafety

Guidelines for Authors

Authors are requested to ensure that submissions comply with the conference guidelines.

Please carefully review the Abstract Submission Guidelines and Author Information before submission.

Submission Guidelines

Abstract Length

• Maximum 300 words (excluding title, authors, and affiliations).

Structure

Abstracts should be organized under the following headings:

• Background
• Methods
• Results
• Conclusion

Submission Deadline

• 15 October 2026

Notification of Acceptance

• 10 November 2026 

Abstract Template

Title

Strengthening Genomic Surveillance for Early Detection of Avian Influenza Variants in Chattogram, Bangladesh

Author 1, Author 2, Author 3

Affiliations of the Authors

Presenting Author: presenting.author@email.com
(The presenting author's name should be underlined.)

Abstract

Background

Emerging zoonotic pathogens present a significant biosecurity risk to public health and the poultry industry in Bangladesh. Traditional surveillance methods often delay the identification of novel viral variants. This study aimed to establish a localized, real-time genomic surveillance framework to detect high-consequence avian influenza strains before widespread transmission occurs.

Methods

A total of 450 cloacal and oropharyngeal swab samples were collected from live bird markets across the Chattogram Division between January 2025 and February 2026. Samples were screened using real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Positive samples underwent next-generation sequencing (NGS) to identify mutations in the hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) genes.

Results

Fourteen percent of the collected samples tested positive for Influenza A virus, with co-circulation of H5N1 and H9N2 subtypes. Genomic analysis identified three novel amino acid substitutions in the HA protein of H5N1 isolates. These mutations are associated with increased binding affinity to human-type receptors, indicating elevated pandemic potential.

Conclusion

Localized genomic sequencing successfully identified high-risk mutations early in the transmission cycle. Integrating real-time genomic surveillance into national public health frameworks can strengthen early warning systems and support rapid response mechanisms. This approach enhances national preparedness and resilience against emerging biological threats.

Formatting Requirements

• Font: Times New Roman
• Title: 12 pt, Bold, Title Case
• Body Text: 11 pt
• Single spacing
• Standard margins
• Maximum 300 words (excluding title and affiliations)

Conference Secretariat:
Bangladesh Biosafety and Biosecurity Society (BBBS)
📧 Email: [Insert Email Address]
🌐 Website: www.bdbiosafetysecurity.org/conferences

Important Dates

📌 Registration Opens: 10 September 2026
📌 Abstract Submission Deadline: 25 October 2026
📌 Registration Without Abstract: 15 November 2026

Conference Registration Fees

📌 Students must first register as "Student Members" and can then register for the conference with a 50% discounted registration fee. Student membership remains valid throughout their academic journey!

• Student Membership: BDT 500
• Conference Registration: BDT 2,000
• Poster Presentation Accepted: 50% Registration Fee Refund
• Oral Presentation Accepted: 100% Registration Fee Refund
• Certificates for All Accepted Presentations.

Registration

Register Online to Submit Abstracts!

Conference Registration Portal: Conference Registration || Bangladesh Bio-safety and Bio-security Society