DU secures as country’s top research institution in global ranking

Dhaka University (DU) has secured as the leading research institution in Bangladesh, topping the national rankings in the latest global research evaluation released jointly by Stanford University and Netherlands-based publisher Elsevier. The assessment, published on Wednesday (October 7, 2026), recognized DU’s dominant national presence alongside the inclusion of 22 of its faculty members and researchers in the prestigious top two percent scientists list worldwide, according to a press release issued today. The 22 teachers and researchers from Dhaka University who secured positions in the 2026 list are Md. Rakibul Hoque, Abdus Salam, Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Taslim Ur Rashid, Muhammad Ibrahim...

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Dhaka University (DU) has secured as the leading research institution in Bangladesh, topping the national rankings in the latest global research evaluation released jointly by Stanford University and Netherlands-based publisher Elsevier.

The assessment, published on Wednesday (October 7, 2026), recognized DU’s dominant national presence alongside the inclusion of 22 of its faculty members and researchers in the prestigious top two percent scientists list worldwide, according to a press release issued today.

The 22 teachers and researchers from Dhaka University who secured positions in the 2026 list are Md. Rakibul Hoque, Abdus Salam, Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Taslim Ur Rashid, Muhammad Ibrahim Shah, M. Rezaul Islam, Suborna Barua, Nepal Chandra Roy, Md. Kawser Ahmed, Saikat Mitra, M. A. B. H. Susan, Mohammad Moinul Islam, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, Shaikh Md. Mahmudul Islam, Md. Abdus Salam, Khondoker Samaher Salem, Mohammad Ferdous, Mohammad Abdul Matin, Md. Abdur Razzaque,  A. S. M. Maksud Kamal, Md. Abdur Rashid and Arka Jyoti Chakraborty.

Expressing satisfaction over the achievement, Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam described the inclusion of 22 DU researchers in the prestigious list as a matter of immense joy and pride.

“The recognition of Dhaka University as the top research institution in Bangladesh, along with our faculty members being named among the world’s top two percent scientists, reflects the quality and international impact of our research,” the Vice-Chancellor said, extending his heartfelt congratulations to the featured researchers.

He added, “Dhaka University is not only a leading institution for higher education in the country but has also long played a vital role in research and knowledge creation. Our researchers are conducting high-quality studies on important national and global issues, and their work is gaining international acclaim. Their inclusion in this global list is a testament to that excellence.”

The Vice-Chancellor further noted that DU has undertaken various initiatives to expand the scope and enhance the quality of research.

“We are prioritizing the enhancement of research facilities, expanding international collaborations, and encouraging young researchers. We are actively working so that an even greater number of DU researchers can contribute to globally impactful research in the future,” he added.