Dhaka:Dhaka University (DU) has maintained its position as the leading university in Bangladesh According to QS World University Rankings Asia 2027, securing the 136th place among Asian universities and 16th in South Asia.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the rankings were published by the UK-based international higher education and research organization Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) on November 3, 2026. DU also held the top position among Bangladeshi universities in last year's rankings.
The recent rankings included 1,722 universities from 26 countries across Asia. The University of Hong Kong topped the list, with Peking University of China in second place. DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. ABM Obaidul Islam expressed his satisfaction with the university's standing in the international rankings, emphasizing the collective efforts of the university's teachers, students, and researchers.
Professor Islam highlighted that the university aims not just to maintain its ranking but to enhance its international standing by improving the quality of education and research. He underscored the importance of enriching the academic and research environment, expanding research facilities, and fostering international collaborations. Additionally, he stressed the need for cooperation from teachers, students, alumni, and all stakeholders to achieve these objectives.
The QS Asia University Rankings evaluate universities based on various indicators, including academic reputation, faculty-student ratio, research quality and impact, the proportion of staff holding PhD degrees, international research collaboration, and the number of international faculty members and students.