বিসিএসআইআর ঢাকা গবেষণাগার

Chemical Research Division conducts R & D works in the different field of Natural and Synthetic chemistry. It consists of eight different research sections: Chemical from Indigenous Sources section, Synthesis Laboratory, Gum and adhesive section, Analytical carbohydrate section, Applied carbohydrate section, Essential oil soap and detergent section, Chemical industrial waste and Industrial inorganic chemical section, and Industrial chemical research section. The main objectives of this division are to explore the natural resources of the country. Production of chemicals, both organic & inorganic, herbs processing’s & herbal products, waste management from chemical and other industries as well as development of process for products from industrial wastes, production of different kinds of gum and adhesives from local raw materials. To isolate essential oils from different indigenous plant sources and development of different type of cosmetic.

Goal:

• Low-cost production and technological innovation utilizing indigenous resources.

• Production of raw materials for chemicals and pharmaceutical industries.

• Quality assurance of import/export products by providing analytical services.

• Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) synthesis.

• Number of Scientists: 13

• Total ongoing R&D: Nine (9)

• Analytical Services: 450

Research Areas & Short Description on R&D:

The R&D activities of CRD are being carried out on production of chemicals from indigenous natural sources, industrial chemicals, gum and adhesives, production of sugars from various natural resources, production of various industry essentials (OLED materials and API synthesis) through organic synthesis. Important methods development from this category such as: Phosphate and carbonate-based fire extinguishing powder, production of chitin and chitosan from shrimp waste shell, production of curcumin from turmeric, methyl and ethyl salicylate, liquid detergent, liquid hand wash, Ultrasound gel, Zinc Acetate, Lead

Instruments:

Recent publications:

1. Akter, R., Islam, M. M., Islam, M. W., Akter, T., Ali, M. H., Nesa, F., ... & Georghiou, P. E. (2025). Recent Developments in the Biological Consequences of Certain Chalcone Derivatives. ChemistrySelect, 10(41), e03482.

2. Islam, R., Zohora, F. T., Islam, M. M., Nesa, F., Akter, R., Georghiou, P. E., ... & Hossain, M. S. (2026). Method validation for quantification of anthracene and pyrene by UV–Vis spectroscopy: experimental and theoretical study. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 198(1), 38.

3. Li, S., Chen, X., Li, J., Jiang, T., Liu, W., Yan, K., Chen, J.,Islam, M. M ... & Feng, X. (2026). The effect of molecular flexibility on the optical properties of triphenylamine/benzocarbazole-decorated tetrakis-substituted pyrene-based blue emitters. Tetrahedron, 190, 135042.

4. Moulick, S. P., Al Bashera, M., Jahan, F., Uddin, N., Rana, G. M., Islam, M. B., ... & Ahmed, S. (2025). Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) extract in different solvents: A comparative study of curcuminoid content, volatile compounds, and antimicrobial activity with molecular docking insights. Food Chemistry Advances, 101074.

5. Bhuiyan, I. H., Moulick, S. P., Islam, M. R., Sahadat Hossain, M., Dey, S. S., Chhanda, S. A., ... & Muslim, T. (2025). Green Synthesis and Characterization of Copper Oxide (CuO) Nanoparticles Using Mesua ferrea Leaf Extract and Evaluation of Biological Activities. ChemistrySelect, 10(43), e03202.

6. Islam, M. R., Moulick, S. P., Bhuiyan, I. H., Hossain, M. S., Dey, S. S., Chhanda, S. A., ... & Muslim, T. (2026). Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Dillenia indica Leaf Extract: Characterization and Evaluation of Biological Properties. Hybrid Advances, 100623.

7. Moulick, S. P., Hasan, M. M., Al Bashera, M., Saha, T., Jubyda, F. T., Al Mamun, M. Z. U., ... & Islam, F. (2026). Nutritional profiling and comparative analysis of four indigenous leafy vegetables from Bangladesh: Insights into their dietary and health potential. Food Chemistry Advances, 10, 101232.

8. Monna, N. H., Khan, M. D. H., Dhar, S., Mohonto, O., Dey, S. S., Hossain, M. S., ... & Moulick, S. P. (2026). Citrus lemon leaf extract as a biogenic agent for the synthesis of CuO nanoparticles with enhanced antimicrobial properties. Polyhedron, 118075.

9. Shahjahan, S., Ahmed, K. S., Khanum, S., Rupa, A. Z., Ethane, N. J., Kundu, P., ... Sarker, M.F., Alam, S. & Hossain, M. H. (2025). Bioactivity and Phytochemical Characterization of Ceriops decandra (Griff.) Ding Hou. Leaves: HPLC‐DAD Profiling, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Antidiarrheal Potentials. Chemistry & Biodiversity, 22(12), e01015.

10. Alam, S., Richi, F. T., Akter, B., Hossain, M. H., Rony, S. R., Hridoy, A., ... & Jahan, F. (2025). An integrated investigation on taro vegetable (Colocasia gigantea Hook. f.) to ascertain its ethnomedicinal importance: insights into prospective phytochemicals regulating analgesic, antidiabetic, and cytotoxic actions. Food Chemistry Advances, 9, 101099.

11. Hossain, H., Mitu, K. F., Alimullah, M., Ahmed, K. S., Rahman, A. N., Uddin, M. B., ... & Subhan, N. (2026). Acacia auriculiformis extract ameliorates cardiac oxidative stress and inflammation following modulation of the Nrf-2-HO-1 axis in isoproterenol-administered rats. Pharmacological Research-Natural Products, 100740.

12. Ela, K. N., Alimullah, M., Shuvo, A. U. H., Sornakar, P., Sultana, S., Rahman, M. J., Amin, M.S., Ahmed, K. S., Hossain, H., ... & Subhan, N. (2026). Rauwolfia serpentina Treatment Prevents Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Fibrosis in the Heart and Kidneys of Isoprenaline-Administered Rats. Journal of Medicinal Natural Products, 3(1), 100004.

13. Jahan, N., Siddiquee, N. H., Riva, R. A. K., Chowdhury, N. U., Bhuiyan, M. R., Ahmed, K. S., Hossain, H., ... & Daula, A. S. U. (2025). Mechanistic insight into the antidiabetic effects of Ficus hispida fruits: Inhibition of intestinal glucose absorption and pancreatic beta-cell apoptosis. Plos one, 20(12), e0337465.

14. Chowdhury, M. S. R., Hosen, M. M., Hossain, M. H., Islam, M. R., Uddin, M. B., Rahman, M. M., ... & Rahman, M. M. (2025). Biofilm production and virulence traits among extensively drug-resistant and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from buffalo subclinical mastitis in Bangladesh. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 34425.

15. Khanum, S., Sarker, M. F., Joy, M. K. I., Bhuiyan, M. M. R., Rahman, M. S., & Hossain, M. H. (2025). Assessment of the Therapeutic Potential of Grewia asiatica: A Correlative Analysis through in-vitro and in-vivo Approaches. Pharmacological Research-Natural Products, 100362.

16. Rahman, R., Tishe, Z. H., Saha, S., Hossain, H., Hossain, M., Jain, P., ... & Chandra Shill, M. (2026). Swertia chirayita Ameliorates Acrylamide‐Induced Hepatorenal Toxicities and Oxidative Damage Through Modulating Biomarkers and Proinflammatory Genes. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 2026(1), 9591831.

17. Alimullah, M., Jahan, I., Rahman, M. M., Khan, F., Shahin Ahmed, K., Hossain, M. H., ... & Subhan, N. (2025). Camellia sinensis powder rich in epicatechin and polyphenols attenuates isoprenaline induced cardiac injury by activating the Nrf2 HO1 antioxidant pathway in rats. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 20859.

Patent Submitted:

1. Green synthesis of 3-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1-phenylprop-2-en-1-one (2024).

2. Pyridine-based thiosemicarbazone chemosensor for detection of Ag⁺ and Cu²⁺ in fruit juices (2026).

List of accepted process of CRD

1. A process for the production of chitin from shrimp industry waste

2. Production of chitosan from shrimp shell waste.

3. Preparation of chitosan-charcoal bio-composite for chromium removal,

4. A process for the production of Cassava (Topioca) starch

5. A process for the production of green bael powder

6. Production of Purification of Honey

7. A process for the production of bael drink powder.

8. Production of Microcrystalline cellulose.

9. Production of Herbal Tooth Paste.

10. Production of Essential Oil of Garlic (Garlic Oil).

11. Production of Mouth Wash.

12. Production of Activated Carbon.

13. Production of Alcohol soluble curcumin.

14. Production of Herbal hand wash.

15. Production of Ethyl salicylate.

16. A process for the production of prussian blue pigment

17. Production of methyl salicylate

18. Production of anhydrous magnesium acetate from magnesium carbonate.

19. Production Zinc Acetate from Zinc Oxide.

20. Production of Lead Acetate from Lead Oxide

21. A process for the production of prussian (iron) blue from industrial waste containing cyanide

22. Production of tamarind kernel powder (TKP) aqueous solution

23. Production of Aloe gel

24. Production of Neem based toilet soap

25. Production of turmeric oil.

26. Production of Printing Roller Wash

27. Production of Photographic Film Fixer

29. Production of Photographic Film Developer.

30. Production of Super Wood Adhesive

31. A process for dish washing detergent powder

32. Production of Herbal Shaving Foam

33. Production of Tooth Powder

34. Production of Nail Polish

35. Production of Attar

36. Production of Lip Stick

37. Production of White shoe shine

38. Production of Wax pencil

39. Production of Transparent gum

40. A Process for the production of All Season Turmeric cream

41. A Process for the production of Neem Facial Cream

42. A process for the manufacture of high grade transparent hide glue

43. A process for the production of a black shoe polishes

44. A process for the production wood adhesive

45. A process for the production of an indelible marking ink

46. A process for the preparation of glue from fish scales

47. A process for the formulation of lip-gloss

48. A process for the production of a starch based high quality adhesive

49. Production of Agarbati & Candle

50. Production of Synthetic Glue for Wood, Paper, Leather & Plastic

51. Production of correcting fluid

52. Production of quality shaving cream improved

53. Production of talcum powder

54. Production of improved vanishing cream

55. Production of improved cold cream

56. Production of Lip Gressi

57. Production of Shoe Polish

58. Production of Fire extinguishing powder

59. Production of Office Gum

60. Production of Glue

61. Production of Bio-fertilizer from press mud and spent wash.

62. Production of starch from ripe mango seed.

63. Production of pectin from ripe mango peal.

64. Production of turmeric cream.

65. A process for the production of oil kernel from ripe mango.

66. A process for the production of anhydrous aluminum chloride from scrap aluminum.

67. A process for the production of anhydrous aluminum sulfate from scrap aluminum.

Leased out Processes of CRD

1. Production of chitosan from shrimp shell waste.

2. Production of Purification of Honey

3. A process for the production of bael drink powder.

4. Production of Mouth Wash.

5. Production of Alcohol soluble curcumin.

6. Production of Herbal hand wash.

7. Production of Aloe gel

8. Production of Herbal Shaving Foam

9. Production of Attar

10. Production of Lip Stick

11. Production of White shoe shine

12. Production of Wax pencil

13. A Process for the production of All Season Turmeric cream

14. A Process for the production of Neem Facial Cream

15. A process for the formulation of lip-gloss

16. Production of Agarbati & Candle

17. Production of correcting fluid

18. Production of quality shaving cream improved

19. Production of talcum powder

20. Production of improved vanishing cream

21. Production of improved cold cream

22. Production of Lip Gressi

23. Production of Shoe Polish

24. Production of Fire extinguishing powder

25. Production of tooth powder.

26. Production of turmeric cream.

27. Production of Water soluble curcumin.

Leasee in market

1. Production of Mouth Wash. (No of Leasee- 4)

2. Production of Fire extinguishing powder. (No of Leasee- 2)

3. Production of Purification of Honey

4. Production of Aloe gel. (No of Leasee- 3)

5. Production of Attar

6. Production of Lip Stick

7. Production of White shoe shine

8. Production of Wax pencil

9. A Process for the production of All Season Turmeric cream. (No of Leasee- 2)

10. A Process for the production of Neem Facial Cream. (No of Leasee- 2)

11. Production of talcum powder

13. Production of improved vanishing cream

14. Production of improved cold cream

15. Production of Herbal Shaving Foam

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Md. Hemayet Hossain

Principal Scientific Officer & Scientist-in-Charge

Chemical Research Division, BCSIR Dhaka Laboratories

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Email: hemayet.hossain02@gmail.com

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