172 students to receive PM Gold Medal Wednesday
A total of 172 students from 36 public universities, who secured the very best CGPA in their faculties, will receive the Prime Minister trophy on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will fork over the gold medals among the scholars because the chief guest at the Shapla Hall of Prime Minister’s Office.
Among the awardees, 88 are female and 84 male, said a handout .
University Grants Commission (UGC) will organise the award giving ceremony.
Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni, Secretary of Secondary and better Education Division Md. Mahbub Hossain and Deputy Minister for Education Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury are going to be present as special guest.
UGC Chairman Professor Dr. Kazi Shahidullah will preside over the function.
In 2017, a complete of 163 students were awarded Prime Minister trophy for his or her outstanding academic results.