Bangladesh Agricultural University or BAU was established as the only university of its kind in Bangladesh in 1961. The scheme for BAU was finalised on 8 June 1961 and its ordinance was promulgated on 18 August 1961. It started functioning with the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry at Mymensingh as its nucleus. The university has six faculties and 43 departments covering all aspects of agricultural education and research.
The University of Rajshahi, also known as Rajshahi University or RU, is a public co-educational research university in Bangladesh situated near the northern Bangladeshi city of Rajshahi in a 305-hectare (753-acre) campus at Motihar, 3 kilometres (2 mi) East of the Rajshahi city center. It is the second largest, in terms of academic activities and also the second oldest university in Bangladesh. The university's 60 departments are organized into ten faculties. It is considered one of the top research universities in Bangladesh. Researchers of this university have recently contributed a significant amount of effort and played a key role in bringing back medieval Bangladeshi Muslin fiber. It has a formidable alumnus base around Bangladesh and abroad. Because of its beautiful and well-planned verdurous campus, academic atmosphere and traditional inclination towards outdoor sports, it is popularly known as the Cambridge of the East.
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) is a public research university based in Sylhet, Bangladesh. It is the 8th oldest university of the country and the first university to adopt American credit system. The university is known for its pioneering research and education in the physical sciences and engineering. In 2016, SUST ranked as the top research university in Bangladesh by Scopus-SCImago institution ranking. In 2017, the university had highest research expenditure among all universities in Bangladesh. Following the success of SUST, twelve more STEM universities have been established in the country by the Government of Bangladesh.
Jahangirnagar University is a public university in Bangladesh, based in Savar, Dhaka. It is the only fully residential university of Bangladesh.
Rangpur is a district in Northern Bangladesh. It is a part of the Rangpur Division.
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology commonly known as KUET, formerly BIT, Khulna, is a public engineering university of Bangladesh emphasizing education and research on engineering and technology. It was founded in 1967 as an engineering college then it gradually converted into a university.
The National University of Bangladesh is a parent university of Bangladesh that was established by an Act of Parliament as an affiliating University of the country to impart graduate and post-graduate level education to the students through its affiliated colleges and professional institutions throughout the country. It is the third largest university in the world according to enrollment. The headquarters is in Gazipur, on the outskirts of Dhaka.
Islamic University, Bangladesh, commonly referred to as Islamic University, Kushtia shortly IU, is one of the major public research and PhD granting universities in Bangladesh and the largest seat of higher education in the south-west part of the country. It is the only university in Bangladesh where a specialized stream of Theology and seven others academic divisions/faculties: Engineering and Technology, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business Administration and Law are running parallel in a multicultural atmosphere. It is financed by the Government of Bangladesh through University Grants Commission, Bangladesh. On 22 November 1979, the foundation of the Islamic University was set up in Kushtia, and it is operated under the Islamic University Act of 1980. Islamic University began operations on 28 June 1986. It is the seventh oldest university in the country and the first university in Bangladesh established after the independence from West Pakistan in 1971. It offers undergraduate, graduate, M Phil and PhD degrees.
Noakhali Science and Technology University is a public university in the coastal terrain Noakhali of Bangladesh. It is the 27th public university and fifth science and technology university in Bangladesh. Its foundation stone was laid on 11 October 2003 and academic activities started on 22 June 2006.
The Comilla University is a public university located at Kotbari, Cumilla, Bangladesh. The university was constructed on 250 acres (100 ha) of land at Shalban Vihara, Moynamoti. Comilla University is affiliated by University Grants Commission, Bangladesh.
Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) is a government-financed public university in Patuakhali, Bangladesh. PSTU has given affiliation to the Barisal Government Veterinary College as its constituent faculty. As a outer campus is situated at Babuganj under Barishal district. This is the only science and technology university and first public university in Barisal division.
Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) is the 12th oldest public university and 2nd science and technology specialized public university in Bangladesh focusing in science, technology and business. It is named after the charismatic political leader Mawlana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani. The medium of instruction is English. Every year, in total 815 students are enrolled in undergraduate programs to study in this institution. The number of teachers is about 206. The university has continued to expand over the last few years. This includes the construction of new academic buildings, library building, teachers dorm, vice chancellor's residence, several halls for the students etc. There are five halls. Md. Alauddin is vice-chancellor again for 4 years (2017-2021) after his first tenure (2013-2017). In 2021, MBSTU ranked as the top research university in Bangladesh by Scopus-SCImago institution ranking.
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) is a government-financed public university of Bangladesh. Locally it is known as Hajee Danesh University.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU) is a public agricultural university in Bangladesh, established in 1998. It is located at South Salna, in Gazipur District. It is 9.5 kilometres (5.9 mi) from Gazipur Chowrasta, just east of the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway.
Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University is a government financed public university of Bangladesh. It is also known as JKKNIU. It is located at Nama para Battala, 1.5 kilometres from Trishal Upazila, some 22 kilometres from Mymensingh district and 100 kilometres from Dhaka
Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST) is a government financed public university in Bangladesh. PUST was established in 2008. It is the 3rd public university in Rajshahi division and it is the first public university in Pabna. It started its four-year undergraduate programme in 2009.This university plays an innovative role in providing need-based higher education, training, and research. It is the 7th science and technology University and 29th public University in Bangladesh.
University of Barishal, is a public university located in Barishal, a divisional city in southern Bangladesh. It is the only general public university in Barishal division and the country's 33rd public university. It was established in 2011 and began academic activities on 24 January 2012. The university offers degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The university houses twenty-four academic departments under six faculties.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University (BSMRSTU) is a public university located in Gopalganj, Bangladesh. It was established in 2001 and named after Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The university opened in 2011. Every year, around 3000+ students enroll in undergraduate programs. In the undergraduate admission test, the school admits only about the top 3% of students.
EXIM Bank Agricultural University Bangladesh is the first private agricultural university in Bangladesh.
Md. Sadequl Arefin is a Bangladeshi academic. He is serving as Vice-Chancellor of Barisal University (BU). Before joining BU, he served as professor of social work at the University of Rajshahi.
