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University Watch
Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-07-05
The university is currently focused on strengthening its international academic partnerships and enhancing its global sustainability profile.
ULAB hosted a three-day Earth Day celebration featuring seminars on AI careers and renewable energy financing.
ULAB was ranked 36th globally and 1st among Bangladeshi universities in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026.
The BBA program concluded its Summer 2026 Induction Week for new students.
ULAB hosted the Tech for Tomorrow: US-Bangladesh Innovation Workshop in collaboration with the US Embassy in Dhaka.
Times Higher Education (THE) released its Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026, where ULAB placed 12th among all Bangladeshi universities.
Founded February 2002; classes opened 1 October 2004 (established_year reflects opening year, matching seed). Student count approx. 4,500 as of Spring 2024 per Wikipedia. Pro VC Genilo since 2023. Campus at 688 Beribadh Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka. [2026-06-08 audit correction] VC updated to Prof. Shamsad Mortuza (since 22 Feb 2026), replacing Imran Rahman.
Source: 3 primary source linksAs of 2026-07-05
The university remained closed in observance of Ashura.
VC Prof. Shamsad Mortuza participated in the Chinese Bridge Programme at Yunnan University and signed a strategic MoU.
ULAB hosted a cultural event, Great Journey, Shared Future, marking the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China.