Russell said: “University rankings are done in many countries across the world. As a result, these private universities also played a big role in the economic prosperity,” he said. Regarding the data issue in the Private University Rankings, Benazir said: “APUB always helps the Education Ministry and UGC with various data and information, whenever requested. “In the case of this ranking, information may not have been sought from the universities through that process. However, if this research is conducted regularly, it would be beneficial, believes Rasheda Rawnak Khan, a teacher of anthropology department at Dhaka University.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 01, 2017 18:33 UTC