ACS Student Chapter, SUST

🌙✨ Eid Al Adha Mubarak! ✨🌙
May Allah accept our efforts, prayers, and sacrifices made during these blessed days. May this Eid bring joy, peace, and prosperity to you and your loved ones! 🕌🐑

On behalf of 𝐀𝐂𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓 - we wish you a blessed and beautiful Eid celebration with family and friends. 💛
Taqabbal Allahu Minna Wa Minkum!

In recent years, the cities of Bangladesh have consistently ranked among the most polluted in the world on the basis of air quality index (AQI) assessments. As a developing nation, rapid urbanization and energy-intensive projects have led to uncontrolled emission of Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Carbon Oxides (CO, CO₂), Nitrogen Oxides (NOₓ), and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). UV radiation from sunlight reacts with these primary pollutants, leading to photochemical smog formation. This process increases ground-level ozone (O₃), sharply raises AQI levels, damages breathing organs, and corrodes metals and stones. Furthermore, certain VOCs may also exert carcinogenic effects. The hot and humid climate of Bangladesh, combined with the onset of summer, introduces favorable conditions for photochemical smog formation. Consequently, air quality in urban areas is expected to deteriorate further.
Control Strategies Against Photochemical Smog:
● 𝐍𝐎ₓ 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Traditional kilns and automobile emissions are major contributors to NOₓ emissions in Bangladesh. Replacing traditional kilns with Hybrid Hoffman Kilns (HHK) and tunnel kilns can reduce emissions by up to 50%. In automobiles, three-way catalytic converters can convert toxic gases like CO and NOₓ into inert gases. Selective catalytic reduction and low-NOₓ burners are also effective in combustion industries.
● 𝐕𝐎𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Rigorous monitoring, proper chemical use, waste management, activated carbon adsorption, and thermal oxidizers can significantly reduce VOC emissions before release into the atmosphere.
● 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐱𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐏𝐂𝐎): TiO₂-coated urban infrastructures can utilize sunlight to generate hydroxyl radicals that decompose NOₓ and VOCs into harmless nitrates and water v***r.
● 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Low-isoprene trees like Neem (Azadirachta indica) can absorb NO₂, CO, and other harmful gases through stomatal uptake.
Photochemical smog has emerged as a major environmental and public health challenge in rapidly urbanizing regions of Bangladesh. Effective control of NOₓ and VOC emissions through cleaner technologies, sustainable industrial practices, and nature-based solutions is essential for improving urban air quality. Through cleaner technologies and sustainable industrial practices, we can effectively control NOx and VOC emissions. The scientific, industrial, and policy-driven innovators play a crucial role in reducing this looming crisis in our country.
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𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐛 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧
𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 - 𝐈𝐓

AXIOM Season 1 — A Proud Moment for ACS International Student Chapter, SUST! 💚

At AXIOM Season 1, organized by Army Institute of Business Administration, Sylhet (May 11, 2026), teams from universities across Bangladesh showcased innovative ideas and research — and our members made us proud once again.

🥈 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐔𝐩 | 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝟐: 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲, 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 & 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Team Ecowave, with 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐛 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧 (𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 – 𝐈𝐓) as R&D Specialist, developed a sustainable bio-paper solution for Bangladesh’s RMG sector using agricultural waste and greener pulping methods. A brilliant example of chemistry creating real-world impact.

🥉 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐔𝐩 | 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝟓: 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 & 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡
𝐁𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐛 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐣𝐞𝐞 (𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 – 𝐈𝐓), alongside Md Nurjaman Ridoy and Nondon Dhar from the Department of Chemistry, SUST, presented research on plant-based eco-friendly insecticides using molecular docking and ADMET profiling.

Congratulations to Shakib, Bivob, Nurjaman, Nondon, and all team members for representing the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and impactful science. We are incredibly proud of you all! 🚀💚

We are immensely proud to share that our 𝐇𝐑 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐲, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 “𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌” 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

This remarkable achievement reflects her dedication, hard work, and passion for excellence in the field of science. Her accomplishment not only brings honor to herself but also to the entire ACS Student Chapter, SUST community.
We believe this is just the beginning of many more milestones in her academic and professional journey. May she continue to inspire others and achieve even greater heights in the future.
Once again, congratulations on this well-deserved success! 💙

Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨
May this Eid al-Fitr bring peace, joy, and countless blessings to you and your loved ones💙

"আমার ভাইয়ের রক্তে রাঙানো
একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারি, আমি কি ভুলিতে পারি"

মায়ের ভাষা বাংলায় কথা বলার অধিকার রক্ষায়, ১৯৫২ সালের একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারিতে প্রাণ দিয়েছেন রফিক, বরকত, সালাম, জব্বারসহ আরও অনেকে। তাঁদের আত্মত্যাগেই আমরা পেয়েছি মাতৃভাষার স্বাধীনতা।

অমর ২১শে ফেব্রুয়ারি - মহান শহিদ দিবস ও আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবসে সকল ভাষা শহীদের প্রতি গভীর শ্রদ্ধা ও বিনম্র শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলি।

Ramadan Kareem! 🌙✨
On this blessed month of 1447 AH, may the light of Ramadan purify our hearts, strengthen our faith, and inspire us to serve humanity with compassion and sincerity.
Let this month be a journey of reflection, discipline, and gratitude — illuminating not only our path, but the world around us.

Wishing everyone peace, harmony, and countless blessings.🤲🌙

ACS International Student Chapter, SUST successfully organized the seminar on
“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥-𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 (𝐌𝐎𝐅𝐬) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.”

We express our heartfelt gratitude to 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐝. 𝐀𝐳𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡, Professor, Department of Chemistry, for his insightful and inspiring talk that enriched our understanding of MOFs and their role in sustainable and green technologies.

Our sincere thanks to all the participants and audience for their enthusiastic presence, thoughtful questions, and active engagement, which made the session truly meaningful.

Special appreciation goes to the organizing team and volunteers whose dedication, coordination, and hard work ensured the smooth and successful ex*****on of the event.

Together, we continue to learn, share, and move forward toward a more sustainable future through chemistry.

ACS International Student Chapter, SUST is pleased to organize a seminar on
“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥-𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 (𝐌𝐎𝐅𝐬) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.”

Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are a unique class of porous materials composed of metal ions and organic linkers. Due to their exceptionally high surface area, tunable structure, and remarkable adsorption capacity, MOFs are emerging as powerful materials for gas storage and separation, carbon capture, water purification, catalysis, and energy applications—making them highly relevant to sustainable development and green technology.

🎤 Speaker: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐝. 𝐀𝐳𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡
Professor, Department of Chemistry

📅 February 1, 2026
⏰ 02:00 PM
📍 Room No. 211, Academic Building B

Join us to gain insights into how MOFs can address global environmental and energy challenges through advanced materials chemistry.

𝐀𝐂𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓 proudly congratulates its current President, 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐧, on being recognized as the 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 of the 𝐇𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 by the Department of Chemistry, SUST, in recognition of his sustained voluntary and humanitarian contributions over the years.

This well-deserved recognition reflects his commitment to compassion, integrity, and selfless service, and stands as an inspiration to our entire ACS community. We are proud to have such a dedicated leader whose actions truly embody the values of humanitarianism and social responsibility.

Wishing him continued success and impact in the journey ahead.