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Dhaka, May 9: Stamford University Bangladesh has been ranked the leading private university in Bangladesh in the field of Microbiology in the latest EduRank 2026 global rankings. The university also secured the sixth position overall among all public and private universities in the country in the subject.
The internationally recognised ranking platform, EduRank, assessed universities worldwide based on research output, scientific publications, citation impact, academic influence and contributions to higher education and research.
The achievement has generated excitement among the teachers, students and researchers of Stamford University’s Department of Microbiology.
Vice-Chancellor of Stamford University Bangladesh, Professor Dr Sharif Nafe As-Saber, said the recognition reflected the university’s sustained commitment to research excellence, modern laboratory facilities and an internationally competitive academic environment.
“Stamford University Bangladesh has always placed strong emphasis on research-based education. We are committed to further strengthening scientific innovation, research collaboration and global academic partnerships in the coming years,” he said.
Chairman of the Department of Microbiology, Associate Professor Md. Aftab Uddin, described the achievement as the outcome of the dedication and hard work of the department’s faculty members, students and researchers over many years.
“We are continuously working to improve the quality of higher education and research in Microbiology. Being able to represent Bangladesh on the international stage in this discipline is a matter of immense pride for us,” he said.
The university’s achievement has been widely praised by students, guardians and members of the academic community. Many believe the recognition will inspire aspiring students to pursue higher education and research in Microbiology.
In a press release signed by Stamford University Bangladesh’s Head of Public Relations, Prodeepto Mobarook, it was stated that this ranking achievement would enable Stamford University Bangladesh to play an even more effective role in the field of higher education both in Bangladesh and globally.
About EduRank:
EduRank.org is an independent global ranking platform that evaluates universities based on research performance and academic impact. The organisation publishes rankings covering 14,131 universities across 183 countries. According to EduRank, the rankings are compiled through the analysis of more than 119 million research publications and over 3.16 billion citations across 246 academic disciplines. The evaluation also considers academic reputation, public engagement and alumni prominence.
