BAU Tops Bangladesh in Veterinary Science in SCImago Rankings 2026
Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has secured the top position in Bangladesh in the Veterinary Science category of the SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) 2026. The university has also been ranked 92nd among 251 institutions in Asia and 432nd globally in the discipline.
The information was disclosed by Professor Dr. Md. Bahanur Rahman, Dean of BAU's Faculty of Veterinary Science, during a press conference held on Sunday, June 7, at the faculty's conference hall.
Global and national standing
Dr. Bahanur Rahman explained that the Spain-based SCImago ranking evaluates educational and research institutions, countries, and scientific publications. This year, 10,827 institutions worldwide were included in the rankings, including 5,491 universities.
In the Veterinary Science category, 978 universities were ranked from a pool of 1,306 eligible institutions, with BAU emerging as the highest-ranked institution from Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Veterinary Science Rankings (SCImago 2026)
| Position | Institution | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bangladesh Agricultural University | 432 |
| 2nd | Sylhet Agricultural University | 593 |
| 3rd | Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University | 1104 |
| 4th | Gazipur Agricultural University | 1162 |
| 5th | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | 1285 |
The press conference was attended by former Veterinary Faculty Dean Professor Dr. Md. Makbul Hossain, department heads, and the Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Ranking cell formed to sustain progress
Professor Dr. Bahanur Rahman credited the achievement to the collective efforts of faculty members, researchers, students, officers, and staff.
To maintain and further improve the faculty's international standing, he announced the formation of a 15-member Ranking Cell, comprising faculty members from all departments of the Veterinary Science Faculty.
Research funding remains a major challenge
Professor Dr. KHM Nazmul Hossain Nazir, Head of the Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, noted that the SCImago Veterinary Science rankings are based on three key indicators:
- Research performance
- Technological innovation
- Societal impact
He added that only research papers published in Scopus-indexed journals are considered in the evaluation process.
Dr. Nazir identified research publication costs as one of the university's major challenges. Although some financial support is available through the Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES), he said the funding remains insufficient compared to actual needs.
According to him, increased government funding would enable undergraduate students to become actively involved in research from an early stage, helping the university further strengthen its international position.
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