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| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Founder | Mohiuddin Ahmed |
| Country of origin | Bangladesh |
| Headquarters location | Farmgate, Dhaka |
| Key people | Mahrukh Mohiuddin (managing director) |
| Publication types | Books, journals |
| Nonfiction topics | Academic, history, biography |
| Fiction genres | Poetry, juvenile fiction |
| Official website | www |
The University Press Limited, commonly abbreviated as UPL, is an academic publishing house based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[1][2][3] UPL was established in 1975 as a successor to Oxford University Press' Dhaka branch where Mohiuddin Ahmed was chief executive. Its success in the publishing industry led to winning the National Book Centre Award 16 times since 1981.[2] UPL is also the first publisher in Bangladesh to export books.[2] As of 2018, UPL has published around 1,500 books.[3]
- ^ "UPL's Adopt-a-Library aims to revive reading habits". Dhaka Tribune. 11 May 2019. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ a b c "An unparalleled veteran in the world of publishing". The Daily Star. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ a b "UPL recognises 19 books, 16 individuals, six institutions". The Daily Star. 10 March 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2020.