All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the 8th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE 2025) during 24-26 April, 2025 in Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh. These articles have been peer reviewed...

Road accidents always pose a threat to public safety and infrastructure stability, calling for efficient predictive models of accident prevention and mitigation. Road accidents on the N7 National Highway are predicted in this study based on historical accident data from Khulna and Jessore districts between...

Bangladesh is vulnerable to wind-related hazards, including thunderstorms, hailstorms, and cyclones, which can cause severe damage to buildings. Over the past 45 years, at least 23 major cyclones have impacted the country. Before 2006, the absence of a building code meant many low- to medium-rise structures...

Climate change significantly threatens the livelihoods and cultural heritage of indigenous communities in Bangladesh, especially in the Chattogram Hill Tracts consisting of Rangamati, Bandarban, and Khagrachari districts. This study explores how the Chakma tribe in Rangamati has adapted to and remained...

Bangladesh is bejeweled with variant cultural heritage, variant land topography, and energetic inhabitants. It is also confronted by large risks from disastrous events in the form of floods, cyclones, or earthquakes which affect the citizens and economic stability of that area. Causes, categories, signs,...

Road traffic crashes remain a significant global issue, disproportionately affecting developing countries. Among these, intersection-related crashes, particularly unsignalized intersections, experience higher crash risks than their signalized counterparts. This study investigates the influence of collision...

The study explored the improvement in soil performance using quarry waste soil and HDPE geocell reinforcement in layered soil models under varying applied pressures. Quarry waste is a by-product of the quarrying process that includes crushed rock fines, scalping and overburden. It’s often considered...

Abaca fiber is a strong natural material that can improve concrete. Fly ash, a by-product of coal power plants, can make concrete more workable and durable. Fibers increase strength but may cause voids if poorly mixed. Fly ash reduces this by refining the concrete’s microstructure and improving the bond...

Organic soils are known for their high compressibility, low shear strength, and elevated natural moisture content, which create significant challenges for construction, especially in areas like Khulna, Bangladesh. These soil characteristics can lead to excessive settlement and instability, posing considerable...

Safely managed sanitation, as introduced in United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6.2, involves the safe handling of fecal sludge from user interface to safe disposal. It comprises sanitation services such as containment, emptying, transport, treatment, and disposal, with no adverse effects on...

Understanding how vegetation changes over time and across different areas is important for assessing ecological health and planning land use, especially in places experiencing rapid environmental shifts. This study looks at vegetation patterns in the Sylhet Division of Bangladesh using NDVI data from...

The combined impact of seismic vibration at various incident angles and soil-structure interaction can significantly amplify the seismic response of irregular structures, increasing the risk of collapse and structural damage. This study investigates the influence of seismic vibrations at various incident...

Chattogram, a tropical, coastal, and hilly region in Bangladesh, experiences intense rainfall, emphasizing the need for accurate, near-real-time monitoring in hydro-meteorological studies. Satellite-Based Rainfall Estimation (SRE) models are widely used in hydrological analyses due to their broad spatial...

Morphological properties and gradation of coarse aggregates play an important role in the performance of construction materials in civil engineering, like concrete and asphalt. Traditional methods for the analysis of those properties include manual measurements and sieve analysis, which are extremely...

Fire is a formidable force of nature, and its effects range from loss of life and property damage to severe disruptions to economic and social systems. However, conventional fire detection systems often trigger false alarms, disrupt emergency responses, and result in operational inefficiency. A growing...

The tension test of rebar is vital for Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) structural analysis. Traditionally, deformation is measured with human intervention using an extensometer and an elongation scale, while a Universal Testing Machine (UTM) applies load to the test specimen. To enhance the experiment,...

Green roofing systems offer a sustainable approach to eco-friendly solution to reducing the indoor temperature and improving overall indoor thermal comfort, especially in tropical and subtropical climates like Bangladesh. Khulna, the south-western region of Bangladesh, faces high temperatures and humidity...

Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) is gaining popularity due to several advantageous characteristics. SCC can settle into the formwork without any mechanical vibrations. This investigation aims to develop brick aggregate-based SCC as well as use waste material as a partial replacement of cement to reduce...

Bangladesh, being completely of a low-lying landscape and extensive river systems, highly exposes its terrain to seasonal flooding that inundates roughly 25% of the lands in this country every year. This is an escalating threat which climate change and rapid urbanization are intensifying further. In...

In response to Dhaka’s ever-increasing traffic demand, ride-sharing schemes offer a promising solution to enhance urban mobility thereby alleviating chronic congestion. While ride-hailing services are already prevalent in Bangladesh, they have fallen short of playing a major role in reducing traffic...

Narajanganj is a historic industrial port city located in the south-east of Dhaka city. Rapid urbanization and economic growth in the last several decades made Dhaka and Narayanganj to function as a common economic whole. As urban agglomeration processes continue within the greater Dhaka region, one...

Traditional construction auditing and quality control systems rely on manual processes, including paper-based documentation and physical inspections. The conventional approach generates delays and inaccuracies during construction. For instance, manual inspections frequently fail to detect critical defects,...

Urban arterials are major thoroughfares that generally carry heavy traffic volumes serving mobility functions. To address the arterial operational performance issues, a segment of Pragati Sharani (between Kuril Chowrasta bus stand and Natun Bazar bus stand) has been selected. The Progati sharani, an...

The present study explores the properties of brick aggregate concrete (BAC) incorporating plastic waste (PW) as a partial replacement of fine aggregates. A total of 108 cylindrical BAC specimens (100 mm × 200 mm) were cast with PW replacing fine aggregates at 0%–10%, using a 1:2:4 volumetric mix and...

The dynamic nature and sudden occurrence in loose, saturated soil deposition make liquefaction the major damage catalyst during an earthquake. Areas liquefied in the built-up areas suffer significantly, and there is substantial evidence of such occurrence since the term liquefaction coins [7]. Being...

The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) is a cost-effective and versatile in-situ test widely used for geotechnical site investigations. However, reliability is often affected by regional soil characteristics, equipment variations, and testing methods. In Bangladesh, where fine-grained soils predominate and...

Use of wasteglass as a partial replacement to cement in concrete has potentially a significant potential in materials innovation to produce a sustainable infrastruct system that is not only environmentally friendly but also energy and cost efficient. This research shows how it is effective using waste...

Such growth in construction, as well as development, calls for a steady supply of green construction materials that does not lead to high energy consumption and generation of excessive carbon dioxide. However, concretes, which are the most popular construction materials, are exposed to thermal cracking...

The residential sector in Dhaka, Bangladesh, confronts increasing energy needs, intensified by fast urbanization and excessive dependence on fossil fuels. Rooftop solar energy is a viable answer to these difficulties, offering a clean, renewable power source that reduces reliance on the national grid...

Water scarcity is a pressing global concern, with hilly regions facing severe challenges. Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) offers a viable solution to mitigate this issue through proper management. The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in southeastern Bangladesh, experience acute water scarcity during the dry season...

Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG6) targets universal access to safe water and sanitation by 2030, defined by 8 targets and 11 indicators. Targets 6.1 and 6.2 specifically address safe drinking water and adequate sanitation, core elements of SDG6. Despite significant progress, Bangladesh faces ongoing...

Glass is a nonbiodegradable waste with an annual production of 130 million tons, and only 27 million tons are recycled. The rest of it is dumped in the landfill, which has a severe environmental impact. Incorporating glass powder into concrete production enhances waste management and mitigates the environmental...

Departmental stores in Chattogram, Bangladesh, play a crucial role in meeting the needs of the urban population but contribute significantly to waste generation, including carton boxes, plastic bags, and polyethylene, which can lead to environmental pollution. This research investigates the amount of...

Traffic congestion is one of the significant problems in Dhaka city. It is exacerbated by slow-moving non-motorized vehicles, illegal parking, makeshift shops on the road, and manually operated fixed-time traffic signals. These factors cause substantial delays, and residents lose valuable working hours...

Rising steel production has resulted in considerable amounts of waste, raising serious environmental and disposal issues. Recycling this steel waste offers both ecological and economic benefits. This study explores the use of CNC lathe waste fibers as a sustainable reinforcement material in concrete....

The compressive stress behavior of partially bonded scrap tire rubber pad (PB-STRP) base isolators under loading directionality in-service conditions is the main topic of this paper. By separating the superstructure from the substructure, base isolators reduce seismic impacts. Since the base materials...

In the diagnostic center, effective management is crucial to providing quality medical care. Despite their critical role in healthcare, they must optimize resources and reduce patient waiting times to ensure patient satisfaction. Using a discrete-event simulation model, the study attempts to replicate...

Groundwater, a crucial source of freshwater and irrigation water supply in Bangladesh, faces severe heavy metal contamination from natural and anthropogenic sources. This review underscores the widespread presence of arsenic, lead, cadmium, chromium, and other heavy metals in Bangladesh’s groundwater....

Bangladesh faces a severe socio-economic challenge from riverbank erosion, particularly along the Jamuna River’s left bank near Chouhali and Sirajganj, significantly impacting livelihoods, homes, and social structures. This study aimed to delineate the demographics of displaced populations, quantify...

A well-built road network is essential for national integration, industrial progress, and economic prosperity. Ninety-five percent of Bangladesh’s paved roads are made of flexible pavements since they are inexpensive to construct. These traditional asphalt pavements are prone to rutting, stripping, and...

The demand for building materials is increasing due to rapid urbanization, imposing an extensive amount of pressure on natural resources, especially aggregates. This study explores a novel and sustainable method of producing artificial stones for road building using cement, stone dust, and iron slag...

California Bearing Ratio (CBR) and Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) are key soil strength parameters, particularly for geotechnical engineering projects and road pavements. This study investigates the locally available non-cohesive soil strength stabilized with fly ash. The physical characteristics...

With over 900,000 residents arriving since 2017, the Rohingya refugee crisis in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, has created one of the largest and most concentrated refugee populations globally. This rapid influx has strained local infrastructure, particularly water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services,...

This study examines the spatiotemporal dynamics of Urban Heat Island (UHI) effects within the framework of global urbanization, assessing the impact of Land Use Land Cover (LULC) alterations on Land Surface Temperature (LST), with a focus on Dhaka and Faridpur from 1999 to 2024. Landsat satellite imagery...

Poultry farms in Bangladesh generate millions of tons of slurry annually, containing high concentrations of heavy metals, making the manure unsuitable for agricultural use. Poultry sludge contains heavy metals like chromium, cadmium, and lead, which can accumulate and pose serious environmental and health...

Accurate traffic flow prediction is critical for efficient traffic control, urban planning, and congestion mitigation management. This study focused on using deep learning algorithms to predict short-term traffic flow on a suburban roadway. Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU), Artificial...

Climatic comfort is a crucial concern in architecture globally, particularly as energy consumption for maintaining comfort presents significant environmental and sustainability challenges. This issue is especially pronounced in the rapidly expanding hospitality sector, where existing hotels impose a...

Due to urbanization and climate change dengue fever poses a growing global threat especially in tropical and subtropical regions. In Bangladesh, urban areas such as Khulna is exposed to a high risk due to quick urbanization, inadequate water management, and poor mosquito control measures. This study...

Land-use and land-cover change is a common and prominent feature in the haor region. Tanguar Haor, one of Bangladesh’s largest freshwater wetlands and a Ramsar site, has undergone significant ecological transformations over the past four decades due to anthropogenic pressures. This study analyzes land-use...

This case study aims to assess how water quality is improved after water treatment processes and explores the LSTM model’s prediction capabilities for predicting the Water Quality Index (WQI) for the Kushighat Surface Water Treatment Plant in Sylhet, Bangladesh. A total of 420 datasets in the laboratory....

Road traffic accidents (RTAs) happen more often in developing countries such as Bangladesh than in developed countries. Bangladesh's national highway crash scenarios are diverse with six seasons: Grisma (Summer), Barsha (Monsoon), Sharat (Autumn), Hemanta (Late Autumn), Shit (Winter), Basanta (Spring)....

Ensuring road safety is a significant concern in Bangladesh, presenting substantial challenges for road engineering experts. This is evident from reports indicating that many people lose their lives daily in road crashes, with at-risk road users, such as pedestrians, motorcyclists, and passengers of...

The demand for self-compacting concrete (SCC) has been growing due to its superior workability and ability to flow and fill complex molds without mechanical vibration. This research investigates the production of SCC using locally available materials in Bangladesh, focusing on generating a volume-based...

Choice of transportation mode is influenced by the socioeconomic characteristics of dwellers and trip characteristics, which aid in improving the overall transportation system and upgrading policies. Due to the interdependence of two cities, many people commute from Gazipur to Dhaka using buses, trains,...

Alluvial riverbanks predominantly consist of a layered soil profile with varying particle sizes. Typically, on the alluvial riverbank, the lower layer of the composite bank is composed of cohesionless materials like sand and silt, while the top layer of the bank is composed of a clayey-mica soil layer....

Fecal Sludge (FS), a byproduct of sanitation systems, and Tannery Fleshing (TF), a solid waste from leather production processes, are considered as two of the most crucial environmental challenges attributed to their high organic load, odor and high potential for contamination. The Central Effluent Treatment...

The drilling rate of penetration (ROP) is essential in the oil and gas industry, influencing both exploration efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The ROP optimization needs careful attention to dynamic and static drilling parameters prediction using machine learning (ML) and gene expression programming...

The purpose of this research work is to investigate the effect of surface deposits on the discharge coefficient of an orifice meter by numerical analysis. Orifice meters are widely utilized in various industrial sectors to measure the flow rate of fluids within closed conduits. During the flow of fluids...

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminate is one of the most popular shear strengthening materials due to its extensive physical and mechanical properties. Several design guidelines or methods have been developed for the shear strengthening of RC beams utilizing CFRP laminate to optimize the requirement...

This study used the Statistical Downscaling Model (SDSM) to project climate change patterns, focusing on mean annual, seasonal, and monthly precipitation under two Representative Concentration Pathway scenarios: RCP4.5, representing moderate emissions, and RCP8.5, reflecting high emissions. The predictions...

Currently, the energy crisis is a warning issue all over the world. Producing sustainable and low-cost energy sources is a challenging matter in solving this problem. Rice straw has high potential to derive bio-based chemicals/fuel components despite the current practice of burning it. However, since...

Conductive polymers are promising materials due to their unique combination of electrical conductivity, lightweight nature, and mechanical flexibility. This research is focused on the synthesis of polyaniline (PANI)-carbon nanofiber (CNF) based conductive polymer and their ternary nanocomposites comprised...

Multigrain vanilla muffin development was examined. Proximate analysis assessed the sensory and nutritional properties of multigrain vanilla muffins made with wheat, rice, maize, and barley flour. Samples 1–3 used different amounts of rice, corn, and barley flour with wheat flour. Proximity analysis...

Polyaniline (PANI) has drawn demanding attention because of its inimitable conductive properties, ease of doping, easy synthesis, remarkable environmental stability, and versatile applications in various fields. The aim of this research is to synthesis PANI, explore and enhance its electrical properties....

Sanitation plays a vital role in children’s nutrition and growth by preventing infections that impair nutrient absorption. Improving sanitation infrastructure, including clean water access and proper waste disposal, reduces disease incidence and enhances children’s health. Integrating sanitation into...

The demand for hydrogen is expanding, which has led to research into hydrogen manufacturing. Analyzing options for lowering the environmental effect of petroleum-based fuels can be made easier with an understanding of the process by which biomass is transformed into hydrogen gas. This experiment evaluated...

Traditional forecasting models often struggle with multivariate and multiple time series data, especially in the presence of promotional activities that introduce nonlinear patterns and seasonal variations. More recently, statistical models encompass promotional features e.g. price cuts, display time,...

Stroke imposes an immense burden on healthcare systems across the globe as a leading cause for mortality and permanent disablement. The condition occurs by an alteration in blood flow to the brain that results in neurological damage. As a result, early and accurate pre- diction of stroke risk is critical...

Fall detection constitutes an important and critical aspect of the safety and welfare of individuals. This paper presents a fall detection system for institutions in which people have high risk of falling, such as healthcare facilities and elder care home. The system setup comprises a lightweight scratch...

Weather forecasting plays a crucial role in people’s lives and provides important information for social and economic activities. Yet still poses major challenges due to the uncertain nature of climatic conditions and lack of regional data procuring. The Internet of Things (IoT) has significantly transformed...

In pharmaceutical industries, the classification of plasmonic, dielectric, and chiral nanorods is traditionally achieved through sophisticated laboratory setups, chemical treatments, and multi-step processes. This study introduces an innovative and unique optical sorting technique for nanorods with significant...

Traditional myoelectric prosthetics are often prohibitively expensive due to space constraints, high motor costs, transmission complexity, advanced technology, custom fitting, and premium materials. This study aims to develop a cost-effective, functional, and accessible myoelectric prosthetic wrist that...

Heart attacks, or cardiac arrests, are a major global health concern, accounting for nearly 31% of deaths worldwide due to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). These conditions result from chronic processes influenced by modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. Many cases are preventable through lifestyle...

Diabetes is a major global health problem characterized by elevated or poorly controlled blood sugar levels. It is a leading cause of death worldwide and continues to rise, affecting millions of people. Although medical technology has advanced, a reliable, non-invasive solution for glucose monitoring...

The fraudulent practice of phishing attacks targets essential user in-formation by creating fake websites that imitate authentic ones. Detection meth-ods based on traditional techniques experience difficulties when dealing with features and adaptability in addition to changing attack patterns which leads...

Disasters, both natural and human-induced, pose significant threats to human life, particularly in disaster-prone regions like Bangladesh. Efficient and rapid rescue operations are crucial to minimizing casualties and damage. This study presents E-DRONE (Emergency-Drone Rescue Operation and Networked...

Speech-emotion recognition,(SER) is an important category in human-computer interaction as it makes it possible for a machine to comprehend and interpret human emotions. It seeks to determine the categories of emotions elicited through speech signals during social communication. This study focuses on...

The efficient and safe operation of lithium-ion battery packs is critical for applications such as electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable electronics. This research presents a Modular Battery Management System (BMS) that combines active cell balancing, fault detection, and real-time...

Stochastic Traveling Salesman Problem (S-TSP) with Partial Visibility and Randomized Edge Weights is a critical challenge in disaster management where uncertainty and dynamic conditions hinder effective rescue operations. To address this, five optimization algorithms, Genetic Algorithm (GA), Ant Colony...

Anomaly localization in dynamic graph neural networks (DGNNs) is very important to detect faults and abnormalities in complex systems like water supply and electricity networks. Online anomaly detection is demanding due to computational overheads during graph traversal in Dijkstra’s Algorithm. In this...

Student attentiveness is widely known as essential in effective teaching, and is a task that is tough to sustain in traditional and online classrooms. In this study, a CNN-based solution is proposed to identify student attentiveness where the extent of the eye indicates their presence or absence. This...

Concrete exhibits low thermal conductivity due to its inherent material properties, enabling it to trap and retain heat for extended periods. Its high thermal mass and moderate specific heat capacity slow heat release, creating cooling challenges, particularly in urban areas of Bangladesh during summer....

Bangladesh’s deforestation and land degradation pose a threat to biodiversity, calling for automation to facilitate effective reforestation. The research introduces Seedobot, a smart, locally manufactured forestation robot to improve seeding efficiency through machine learning. Built with locally sourced...

In this study, a three-hole wedge-shaped yaw meter is used to measure the mean flow characteristics of a circular whirling jet with a diameter of 60 mm. Three nozzles one for free jet and one for whirling jets at five and ten degrees are utilized in this experiment. The nozzles are all 3-D printed from...

Traffic congestion is now a major issue in Bangladesh. According to the World Traffic Index 2025 Bangladesh has ranked 4th in the traffic index among 246 countries in the world. Traffic congestion at manual-signalized intersections in big cities has increased due to the narrow width of the roads. Our...

High-entropy alloys (HEAs), an emerging class of advanced materials, are composed of multiple principal elements, offering remarkable properties such as superior mechanical strength, ductility, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance. HEAs challenge traditional material paradigms by leveraging high...

The ready-made garment (RMG) industry is vital for developing nations as it generates employment, attracts foreign investment, and boosts revenue. However, this industry suffers from inefficiencies due to significant waste generation. Numerous defects in products lead to quality degradation, increased...

This study presents numerical modeling of a compound notch configuration integrating an Inverted V-notch and Semi-Circular Gate. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations using FLOW-3D analyzed flow characteristics of conventional notch geometries, including rectangular and triangular notches. Validation...

The validation of energy storage devices requires each component to sustain performance under different circumstances. Many key elements of batteries are vulnerable to strain during charging and discharging cycles. Over time and with extensive use, they progressively lose their capacity to recharge fully....

Hydrogen is a sustainable and eco-friendly energy carrier, but its widespread adoption in transportation depends on the advancement of storage solutions. This study focuses on designing a Type IV hydrogen storage tank and analyzing refueling performance at different supply temperatures (233 K, 253 K,...

The incineration of municipal solid waste (MSW) offers a dual benefit of waste management and hydrogen production. This study examines the feasibil-ity of waste-to-hydrogen (WtH) conversion in Dhaka, where MSW with a higher heating value of 0.18258 MJ/kg generates 148,872.53 MJ of thermal energy and...

Degradation of plastics forms micro plastics (MPs), which are one of the major water pollutants, offers substantial threat to ecology and health. Metal organic frameworks (MOF) have been considered as an emerging technology for waste water treatment (WWT), i.e., MPs because of adjustable and regular...

Tea is a widely consumed beverage with significant health benefits, influenced by its volatile and bioactive compounds. This study analyses the volatile profiles and bioactive components of four Bangladeshi clonal black tea varieties BT1, BT2, BT4, and TV23 using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry...