Twenty-five meritorious students of Chittagong University (CU) have been nominated for the Prime Minister Gold Medal for 2019, 2020 and 2021.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) disclosed the nominations in a notice signed by Md Omar Faruk, director (additional charge) of its Research Grants and Awards Division, on Tuesday (7 October).

Of the 25 students, nine were nominated for the 2019 award, while eight each were nominated for 2020 and 2021.

CU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mohammad Al-Forkan congratulated the students, describing the nominations as a matter of “immense joy and pride” for the university.

The UGC introduced the Prime Minister Gold Medal in 2005 to recognise top-performing students who achieve the highest marks or CGPA at the undergraduate or postgraduate level at universities and other higher education institutions across the country.

A total of 469 students nationwide have been nominated for the award for 2019, 2020 and 2021.