Secures position in 801-1000 band in 2026 World University RankingsThe University of Dhaka (DU) has advanced 200 places in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, to secure a position in the 801–1000 band, according to a press release issued by the university's Public Relations Office. The UK-based Times Higher Education, one of the world's most influential higher education publications, released the latest rankings on Wednesday. According to the DU media release, the university's research environment score improved from 10.3 to 13.3, while its research quality score rose from 67.2 to 76.5. The university credited these improvements to the work of a 16-member committee formed to advance in global rankings. The committee, convened by Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) Prof Dr Mamun Ahmad, has been focusing on raising academic standards, strengthening research quality, and expanding international collaboration.

Source: The Times October 09, 2025 19:39 UTC