A total of 172 students from public and private universities have been awarded Prime Minister Gold Medal-2018 for their academic achievements.
The award-giving ceremony organized by University Grants Commission (UGC) was held on Wednesday at Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister’s Office in the capital.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over the gold medals to the students as the chief guest.
Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni, Deputy Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Kaikaus, and UGC Member Professor Dr Md Sazzad Hossain were present on the stage at the time.
UGC Chairman Professor Dr Kazi Shahidullah presided over the ceremony.
The students (84 male and 88 female students) from 36 universities, who secured the highest marks/CGPA in their faculties, have been given the Prime Minister Gold Medal.
A total of 163 students were awarded the Prime Minister Gold Medal in 2017.
UGC launched the Prime Minister Gold Medal in 2005.