Gazipur Agricultural University (GAKRUBI) has once again secured a prestigious position in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2026. The university ranked within the 401–500 band across Asia, reaffirming its status as the top agricultural university in Bangladesh. The ranking, released last Thursday, listed a total of 28 Bangladeshi universities, including 19 directly ranked and 9 reporter institutions.

Among all public universities in Bangladesh, GAKRUBI achieved a joint third position nationally, highlighting its strong academic and research standing. Recognized as a “Center of Excellence” in research, the university scored 67 in research quality, reflecting the depth and impact of its scholarly work. In total, it earned 174.9 points across five evaluation indicators: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement, and international outlook.

The 2026 ranking assessed 929 leading universities from 36 Asian countries and regions. GAKRUBI stated its commitment to advancing agricultural innovation and supporting national goals for agricultural excellence and food security through continued research and development.