Retraction of Bangladeshi papers from international journals calls for increased scrutiny

A review of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings indicates that the number of Bangladeshi universities in the rankings are increasing.

Getting ranked higher will never be easy without rectifying the institutions significantly.

Ranking universities by comprehensive and internationally accepted organisations serve the purpose of academic improvement, institutional accountability, and students’ enhanced experiences.

Fear of failure and negative thoughts affect a student’s life, academics, and career prospects immensely.