32 DU students nominated for PM's Gold Medal

By the Editorial Team · Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Dhaka University has nominated 32 students for the Prime Minister’s Gold Medal for their outstanding academic performance during the 2019, 2020, and 2021 academic years. This makes DU the leading institution nationwide in the number of nominees recognized for exceptional scholarly achievements.

A total of 32 students from Dhaka University (DU) have been nominated for the Prime Minister’s Gold Medal in recognition of their exceptional academic achievements during the 2019, 2020, and 2021 academic years. This information was confirmed in a press release issued on Monday by the university’s Public Relations Office.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) recently released the final list of 469 nominees across universities nationwide for the prestigious award, which honors outstanding students at the national level. Dhaka University led all institutions with the highest number of nominees, totaling 32 students.

Among the DU nominees, 11 are from the 2019 academic year, 10 from 2020, and 11 from 2021. The Prime Minister’s Gold Medal recognizes top-performing students who have demonstrated excellence in their academic pursuits, marking significant achievements within the country’s higher education sector.

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