Twenty-five meritorious students of Chittagong University (CU) have been nominated for the Prime Minister (PM) Gold Medal for 2019, 2020 and 2021.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) disclosed the information in a notice signed by Md Omar Faruk, Director (Additional Charge) of its Research Grants and Awards Division, today.
Of the CU students, nine have been nominated for the PM Gold Medal-2019, while eight each have been nominated for 2020 and 2021.
CU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mohammad Al-Forkan expressed his happiness over the nomination of the students.
“Twenty-five CU students have been nominated for the PM Gold Medal. It is a matter of immense joy and pride for us. We expect them to play a vital role in the future for the country and society,” he said.
The UGC introduced the PM Gold Medal in 2005 to recognise top-ranking students who secure the highest marks or CGPA at the undergraduate (honours) or postgraduate level in different faculties of universities and educational institutions across the country.
A total of 469 students from across the country have been nominated for the PM Gold Medal for 2019, 2020 and 2021.