NSU Pharma Fest 2026 celebrates pharmaceutical innovation and sustainability

North South University (NSU) has successfully concluded the 13th season of Pharma Fest 2026 alongside the International Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences (ICPS 2026), bringing together students, academics and industry leaders to celebrate pharmaceutical innovation, talent and sustainability.

The four-day programme culminated in a closing ceremony on Monday, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of NSU’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Organised by the NSU Pharmaceutical Club in collaboration with the department, the festival was titled City Bank Presents Pharma Fest 2026, co-powered by ZEEHO CFMOTO. The accompanying international conference was organised in partnership with the Faculty of Pharmacy at Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, under the theme “Innovations in Pharmaceutical Sciences”.

With “Sustainability” as its central theme and “Conserve Today, Thrive Tomorrow” as its tagline, the festival featured inter-university debates, pharmaceutical olympiads, poster presentations, a stall exhibition, a Pharma Walk and cultural performances, including a concert by singer Pritom Hasan.

Sixteen universities competed in the debate competition, with BRAC University emerging as champion. NSU secured first runner-up, while United International University finished second runner-up.

The Pharma Olympiad attracted participants from 13 universities. NSU claimed both the champion and first runner-up positions, while Noakhali Science and Technology University secured second runner-up.

The closing ceremony brought together academic leaders and representatives from the pharmaceutical industry. Conference Chair Professor Mohammad Hossain Shariare, chairman of NSU’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, delivered the welcome address.

Other speakers included Conference Co-chair Dr Nusaibah Abdul Rahim, dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Universiti Malaya; Professor Dr Dipak Kumar Mitra, dean of NSU’s School of Health and Life Sciences; NSU Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Nasar U. Ahmed; Aziz Al Kaiser (Tito), chairman of NSU’s Board of Trustees; and Rabbur Reza, chief operating officer of Beximco Pharmaceuticals PLC.

NSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury attended as the chief guest. Adit Muktadir, faculty adviser to the NSU Pharmaceutical Club, delivered the vote of thanks.

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The programme concluded with the distribution of awards to outstanding participants, followed by a cultural programme.

The event received corporate support from several pharmaceutical companies and other organisations. The City Bank PLC was the title sponsor, while ZEEHO CFMOTO was the co-sponsor. Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited provided platinum sponsorship, while Everest Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC and Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd were diamond sponsors.

Renata PLC sponsored the olympiad, and DBL Pharma supported the debate competition. UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals and Study Net were gold sponsors, while Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited, Apex Pharma Ltd, Square Pharmaceuticals PLC and Radiant Pharmaceuticals Limited provided silver sponsorship.

The organisers said the festival aimed to promote academic excellence, student creativity and collaboration while encouraging sustainable practices in the pharmaceutical sector.