Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) produced 89 Web of Science-indexed publications in 2025, with 87.6% being original research articles, reflecting a strong emphasis on primary research. The university’s research was led by the fields of Public, Environmental & Occupational Health (19.1%) and Environmental Sciences (16.9%), followed by Medicine, Water Resources, and Environmental Studies. International collaboration was notable, particularly with Saudi Arabia (20.2%), the United Arab Emirates (19.1%), the United States (15.7%), and Canada. Md Mostafizur Rahman (16 publications) and Edris Alam (15 publications) were the most productive researchers. BUP researchers predominantly published with globally recognized publishers such as Springer Nature (16.9%), Elsevier (14.6%), Wiley (12.4%), Emerald, and Taylor & Francis, demonstrating strong engagement with internationally reputable journals. Overall, the publication profile indicates a growing research ecosystem with strengths in health, environmental, and interdisciplinary research supported by extensive international collaboration. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 89 |
|---|---|---|
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 17 | 19.101% |
| Environmental Sciences | 15 | 16.854% |
| Medicine General Internal | 8 | 8.989% |
| Water Resources | 8 | 8.989% |
| Environmental Studies | 7 | 7.865% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 6 | 6.742% |
| Computer Science Information Systems | 5 | 5.618% |
| Meteorology Atmospheric Sciences | 5 | 5.618% |
| Business | 4 | 4.494% |
| Health Policy Services | 4 | 4.494% |
| Management | 4 | 4.494% |
| Telecommunications | 4 | 4.494% |
| Computer Science Artificial Intelligence | 3 | 3.371% |
| Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications | 3 | 3.371% |
| Education Educational Research | 3 | 3.371% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 3 | 3.371% |
| Anthropology | 2 | 2.247% |
| Geosciences Multidisciplinary | 2 | 2.247% |
| Green Sustainable Science Technology | 2 | 2.247% |
| Information Science Library Science | 2 | 2.247% |
| Marine Freshwater Biology | 2 | 2.247% |
| Public Administration | 2 | 2.247% |
| Social Work | 2 | 2.247% |
| Sociology | 2 | 2.247% |
| Urban Studies | 2 | 2.247% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 89 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 78 | 87.640% |
| Early Access | 9 | 10.112% |
| Editorial Material | 3 | 3.371% |
| Proceeding Paper | 3 | 3.371% |
| Review Article | 3 | 3.371% |
| Correction | 2 | 2.247% |
| Data Paper | 1 | 1.124% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researchers | Record Count | % of 89 |
|---|---|---|
| Rahman, Md Mostafizur | 16 | 17.978% |
| Alam, Edris | 15 | 16.854% |
| ISLAM, KAMRUL | 10 | 11.236% |
| Hossain, Md. Tanvir | 9 | 10.112% |
| Shobuj, Ifta Alam | 8 | 8.989% |
| Baida, Umama | 4 | 4.494% |
| Islam, Md. Saiful | 4 | 4.494% |
| Kabir, Humayun | 4 | 4.494% |
| Akter, Masuda | 4 | 4.494% |
| Akter, Shimpi | 4 | 4.494% |
| Akter, Sopon | 4 | 4.494% |
| Alam, Samantha | 4 | 4.494% |
| Banik, Palash Chandra | 3 | 3.371% |
| Alam, Mohammad Zahedul | 3 | 3.371% |
| Hossain, Md. Kaium | 3 | 3.371% |
| Hossain, Md. Tanvir | 3 | 3.371% |
| Akhtar, Tahir | 3 | 3.371% |
| Hossain, Md. Ikbal | 3 | 3.371% |
| Islam, M A | 2 | 2.247% |
| Kaiser, M. Shamim | 2 | 2.247% |
| Kabir, Alamgir | 2 | 2.247% |
| Chisty, Musabber Ali | 2 | 2.247% |
| Islam, Abu Reza Md. Towfiqul | 2 | 2.247% |
| Islam, Md Asadul | 2 | 2.247% |
| Khatun, Mst. Afifa | 2 | 2.247% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 89 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 89 | 100.000% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 18 | 20.225% |
| U ARAB EMIRATES | 17 | 19.101% |
| USA | 14 | 15.730% |
| CANADA | 8 | 8.989% |
| AUSTRALIA | 6 | 6.742% |
| ENGLAND | 4 | 4.494% |
| SOUTH KOREA | 3 | 3.371% |
| MALAYSIA | 2 | 2.247% |
| SPAIN | 2 | 2.247% |
| BELGIUM | 1 | 1.124% |
| COLOMBIA | 1 | 1.124% |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | 1 | 1.124% |
| FINLAND | 1 | 1.124% |
| GERMANY | 1 | 1.124% |
| HUNGARY | 1 | 1.124% |
| INDIA | 1 | 1.124% |
| JAPAN | 1 | 1.124% |
| NIGERIA | 1 | 1.124% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 1 | 1.124% |
| POLAND | 1 | 1.124% |
| SCOTLAND | 1 | 1.124% |
| TURKIYE | 1 | 1.124% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of BUP:
| Types | Results |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 3 |
| Early Access | 9 |
| Open Access | 54 |
| Enriched Cited References | 55 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 89 |
|---|---|---|
| Springer Nature | 15 | 16.854% |
| Elsevier | 13 | 14.607% |
| Wiley | 11 | 12.360% |
| Emerald Group Publishing | 8 | 8.989% |
| Taylor & Francis | 7 | 7.865% |
| Sage | 6 | 6.742% |
| Frontiers Media Sa | 5 | 5.618% |
| IEEE | 5 | 5.618% |
| SPRINGER INT PUBL AG | 5 | 5.618% |
| NATURE PORTFOLIO | 3 | 3.371% |
| Bmj Publishing Group | 2 | 2.247% |
| Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | 2 | 2.247% |
| Public Library Science | 2 | 2.247% |
| Assoc Brasileira Engenharia Producao-Abepro | 1 | 1.124% |
| Australian Coll Health Service Management | 1 | 1.124% |
| Jmir Publications, Inc | 1 | 1.124% |
| KOREA INST OCEAN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY-KIOST | 1 | 1.124% |
| Natl Res Univ Higher Sch Economics | 1 | 1.124% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
- Original research dominated the publication portfolio, with 78 of 89 papers (87.6%) published as research articles.
- Health and environmental sciences accounted for the largest share of publications, indicating these are BUP’s strongest research domains.
- International collaboration is substantial, especially with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the USA, while publications appeared mainly in leading international publishers.
Questions:
- How can BUP further increase publications in high-impact Q1 journals while maintaining research quality?
- Can the university expand research output in emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Climate Technology?
- What strategies can increase collaborations with additional leading research institutions across Europe and East Asia?
BUP’s 2025 Web of Science publication profile demonstrates steady research growth, strong international collaboration, and increasing visibility through leading global publishers. Expanding interdisciplinary research and strengthening publication in high-impact journals could further enhance the university’s global research reputation.
