Founded in 1996, The People's University of Bangladesh is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Dhaka (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Lalmatia. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, The People's University of Bangladesh (PUB) is a coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. The People's University of Bangladesh (PUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old Bangladeshi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. PUB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.