Berger to award excellence in architecture

Berger Paints Bangladesh in association with the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) will organise a 10th "Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture" this year. 

Rupali Chowdhury, managing director of Berger Paints Bangladesh, made the announcement in a press conference at Gulshan Club in the capital yesterday, said a press release.

"The award has been introduced to recognise the talents of the much-deserving architects as a token of appreciation," Chowdhury said.

Known as "Berger Young Architects Award" prior to 2007, the event will have a trophy designed by eminent artist Md Hamiduzzaman.

IAB President Mubasshar Hussain and Md Mohsin Habib Chowdhury, senior general manager for sales and marketing at Berger Paints Bangladesh, were present.