DHAKA, Jul 09, 2026 (BSS) - Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology 
University (MBSTU) in Tangail has achieved an 'A' position in the prestigious 
Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking for the first time.

The ranking mainly evaluates universities worldwide based on their 
contributions to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

According to the university's Public Relations and Publications Office, MBSTU 
was placed in the 1001-1500 band globally in the recently published ranking. 

Among nine public universities in Bangladesh, it jointly secured third place. 

The university also recorded notable success in several individual SDG 
categories.

In SDG-4 (Quality Education), MBSTU ranked in the 301-400 band, placing third 
among public universities in Bangladesh with a score of 63. 

It was also ranked in the 601-800 band for SDG-3 (Good Health and Well-Being) 
and SDG-9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), while achieving a 401-
600 band position in SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

The ranking further revealed that 41 percent of MBSTU's students are female 
and 59 percent male, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 17.1.

MBSTU has consistently performed well in international higher education 
rankings in recent years. 

In the World University Ranking 2026, it was placed in the 1201-1500 band and 
ranked 746th globally in research quality. In the QS Asia Ranking 2025, MBSTU 
secured the 851-900 band, ranking 137th in Asia for citation papers and 
second in Bangladesh for research papers per faculty.

Additionally, in the Scimago Institutions Ranking 2026, MBSTU ranked first 
among 47 listed universities in Bangladesh, 1930th globally and 904th in the 
social hierarchy index.

Expressing satisfaction over the achievement, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. 
ABM Shahidul Islam told BSS that securing an 'A' position in the Impact 
Ranking 2026 is a matter of great pride and inspiration for MBSTU. 

"This success is the result of the collective efforts of our teachers, 
students, officials, staff, researchers, alumni, and all stakeholders. We are 
delighted that our initiatives in education, research, innovation, social 
responsibility, and sustainable development have received international 
recognition," he said.