RU tops Webometrics Bangladesh for 3rd time in a row, ahead of BUET, BRAC, DU

Rajshahi University (RU) has been ranked Bangladesh’s No. 1 university for the third consecutive time in Webometrics’ first 2026 edition (January). RU sits at world rank 1,282 and Asia rank 393. In both 2025 editions it led nationally with world rank 1,424 and Asia rank 457. BUET is 2nd nationally (world 1,401), and BRAC University 3rd (world 1,635).

Top 10 Bangladesh placements (with world ranks):  
4) North South University – 1,727  
5) Shahjalal University of Science and Technology – 1,800  
6) University of Dhaka – 1,882  
7) Daffodil International University – 1,888  
8) Jahangirnagar University – 2,054  
9) Bangladesh Agricultural University – 2,406  
10) University of Chittagong – 2,407

Webometrics, a Madrid-based group, ranks universities by teaching, research impact, innovation and diffusion of technology, economic relevance, and social, cultural, and environmental roles, using institutional web content plus researchers and publications. It has published rankings twice yearly (January and July) since 2004.

RU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Saleh Hasan Nakib said the streak is “a matter of great joy,” crediting quality and volume of research despite hardships. He said recent hires of very talented faculty would help RU do even better, thanking teachers for keeping the top spot three times. He added that those lagging in research should feel encouraged: “There is no end to improvement; students, teachers, and researchers will do even better.”