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BANGLADESH MARITIME UNIVERSITY

Our Commitment to Research Integrity

Bangladesh Maritime University is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity in all its research activities. This framework sets out the principles, responsibilities and procedures that guide our researchers — from students to senior faculty — in conducting research that is honest, rigorous, transparent and accountable. It provides a shared reference point for good research practice and for responding to concerns about research misconduct.

Core Principles

The values that underpin responsible research conduct at BMU.

01

Honesty

Communicating research aims, methods, data and findings truthfully and without fabrication, falsification or deception.

02

Rigour

Applying sound, well-designed methodology and adhering to the highest standards of scholarship and evidence.

03

Transparency

Openly declaring conflicts of interest, funding sources and reporting research in a full and accessible manner.

04

Care & Respect

Showing respect for all participants, colleagues, society, animals and the environment involved in research.

05

Accountability

Taking responsibility for the integrity of one's work, its management, supervision and its wider impact.

06

Fairness

Giving due credit and acknowledgement, and treating others' work and contributions with fairness and honesty.

Policies & Guidelines

Download the official documents governing research integrity.

Research Integrity Policy 2024

Document 01 · PDF

Code of Conduct for Researchers

Document 02 · PDF

Guidelines on Research Misconduct & Complaints

Document 03 · PDF

Research Data Management & Ethics Policy

Document 04 · PDF

Authorship & Publication Guidelines

Document 05 · PDF

Plagiarism Prevention & Similarity Check Policy

Document 06 · PDF

Raising a Concern About Research Integrity

Concerns about the integrity of research at BMU can be raised confidentially through the university's research office, which handles every report fairly and without prejudice.

Contact the Research Office