Universities in Bangladesh are of three general types: public (government-owned and subsidised), private (privately owned universities) and international (operated and funded by international organisations). The country has 47 public, 105 private and two international universities. Bangladesh National University has the largest enrolment. The University of Dhaka, established in 1921, is the oldest public university. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) is a premiere university for engineering education. The University of Chittagong, established in 1966, has the largest campus. Dhaka College, established in 1841, is the oldest institution for higher education. Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) is the largest public university affiliated with the armed forces. Medical education is provided by 39 government, 6 armed force and 68 private medical colleges. All medical colleges are affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Universities in Bangladesh are of three general types public (government-owned and subsidised), private (privately owned universities) and international (operated and funded by international organisations). The country has 47 public, 105 private and two international universities. Bangladesh National University has the largest enrolment. The University of Dhaka, established in 1921, is the oldest public university. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) is a premiere university for engineering education. The University of Chittagong, established in 1966, has the largest campus. Dhaka College, established in 1841, is the oldest institution for higher education. Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) is the largest public university affiliated with the armed forces Medical education is provided by 39 government, 6 armed force and 68 private medical colleges. All medical colleges are affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.