Berger to honour talented interior designers

The most talented professional and amateur interior designers will be recognised by Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd, which announced the launch of the "Berger Awards for Interior Design 2023" at Gulshan Club in Dhaka yesterday.

Aspirants will contend for six prizes across the two categories, with the winners receiving Tk 1 lakh, a certificate and a trophy, said a press release.

A distinguished panel featuring eminent architects Ehsan Khan, Tania Karim, Asif M Ahsanul Haque, Abid Hasan Noor, Syeda Tuhin Ara Karim, and artist Dhali Al Mamun will serve as judges.

Rupali Chowdhury, managing director of Berger Paints Bangladesh, attended the programme as the chief guest.

"The interior design sector has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, and its momentum is expected to continue," she said. "Colour plays a pivotal role in the work of interior designers. As a market leader in the paints industry, Berger Paints has taken this initiative to inspire interior designers and acknowledge the best in them," Chowdhury said.

Architect Jalal Ahmed, jury adviser, discussed the modality of the competition. Among others, Md Mohsin Habib Chowdhury, chief operating officer, AKM Sadeque Nawaj, chief business officer, Tanzeen Ferdous Alam, chief marketing officer, and Shabbir Ahmad, head of corporate sales, were present.