Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) has ranked second among all public and private universities in Bangladesh in research papers per faculty, according to the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, reinforcing its growing reputation as a research-driven institution. With a score of 61.8 in the indicator, GAU was narrowly behind Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), which topped the national list with 63.0. The ranking was officially released by international higher education ranking agency Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) on November 3.
GAU has also maintained a strong position in the overall regional assessment, securing 98th place among universities in South Asia and earning a place among the region’s top 100 institutions. In another notable achievement, the university ranked 86th across Asia in the Citations per Paper indicator, highlighting the growing international reach and influence of its research.
A total of 1,722 universities from 26 countries and territories across Asia were featured in this year’s ranking. Expressing his satisfaction over the achievement, GAU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr GKM Mustafizur Rahman said that a university’s true progress should be measured not merely by its infrastructure or student enrolment, but by its ability to generate knowledge, advance research and translate academic excellence into meaningful contributions to society. “Research is ultimately about improving lives and addressing the challenges faced by people and society.
GAU’s second-place position among the country’s public and private universities in research papers per faculty is a testament to the collective dedication, hard work and commitment of our teachers, researchers and students,” he said. He added that the recognition was not only a source of pride but also a renewed call to take greater responsibility for the university’s academic and research mission.
“We remain committed to improving the quality and impact of our research, expanding international collaborations and fostering innovation. Our goal is to take GAU to an even more distinguished position on the global academic stage and ensure that our research creates lasting benefits for the country and its people,” the Vice-Chancellor said.
