DU leads BD in Scopus research publications

Dhaka University (DU) has ranked first among universities in Bangladesh in terms of Scopus-indexed research publications, with 18,255 publications recorded as of October 2026.

According to a DU press release issued today, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) ranked second with 13,807 publications.

The data, based on Scopus institution-based searches, showed that 49 universities across the country had collectively produced 147,808 research publications indexed by the database.

DU accounted for a significant share of the total, maintaining its leading position among the country’s universities.

Commenting on the achievement, DU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr A B M Obaidul Islam highlighted the university’s long-standing contribution to research and knowledge creation.

“Ranking first among the country’s universities in Scopus-indexed research publications is a clear reflection of the relentless research efforts of our faculty, researchers, and students,” he said.

He said the university aimed to further improve research quality, international collaboration and innovative scholarship.

“To this end, the university administration is working to enhance facilities for researchers, foster a research-friendly environment, and elevate the global visibility of our research,” the vice-chancellor added.

He also congratulated the faculty members, researchers and students involved in achieving the milestone.