DU CORRESPONDENT

Dhaka University has advanced 200 places in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, to secure a position in the 801–1,000 band, according to a press release issued by the university’s Public Relations Office.

Last year, DU was placed in the 1,001–1,200 band.

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 industry engagement score also jumped from 21.4 to 33.2.

DU scored 17.7 points in teaching and 45 points in international outlook.

The university credited these improvements to the work of a 16-member committee formed to advance global rankings.