Dhaka:Dhaka University (DU) has retained its position as the leading university in Bangladesh According to 'QS World University Rankings Asia 2027,' released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a UK-based global higher education research organization.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the latest rankings, published on November 3, place DU at 136th overall in Asia and 16th among South Asian universities. DU has consistently held the top spot among Bangladeshi institutions in previous rankings.
The rankings assessed 1,722 universities across 26 Asian countries. The University of Hong Kong achieved the first position, followed by Peking University of China in second place.
DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A B M Obaidul Islam expressed his delight at the ranking, stating that it is a source of pride and joy for the university. He emphasized that the achievement reflects the collective efforts of DU's teachers, students, researchers, and all stakeholders.
Professor Islam also highlighted the university's commitment to not only maintaining its rank but also enhancing its international standing by improving the quality of education and research. He emphasized the importance of enriching the academic and research environment, expanding research facilities, and increasing international collaboration to provide students with global-standard skills.
The QS Asia University Rankings evaluate institutions based on several key performance indicators, including academic reputation, faculty-student ratio, research impact and quality, staff with PhDs, international research network, and international student-faculty ratio.