The first prize for the competition is Tk 40,000, 2nd prize Tk 30,000 and 3rd prize Tk 25,000 while 4th, 5th and 6th prize is Tk 20,000 each.

The six award winning paintings will then be used in Berger Paints' Annual Corporate Calendar 2008.

The subject of the painting is open and the artists can use oil paint.

Rules of the competition areEntrants have to be residents of Bangladesh and must be aged between 18-35 years to be eligible to compete. For preliminary selection, artists have to submit a 5R-size colour photograph of their painting(s) (actual size: 24x24).

Entrants need to submit photocopy of their SSC certificate and a color photograph attested by a first class gazetted officer as proof of age. An entrant can send as many entries (i.e. paintings) as he/she wishes.

The actual painting should be framed and backed with necessary information in a write up. Entrants must write their name, parents' name and address accurately. In addition to this, they must submit their bio-data, name and title of the artwork in English.

The last date for submission of the colour photograph (size: 5R) is September 3.

The six winning paintings will be considered property of Berger Paints Limited. If any award-winning painting is accused and proved of plagiarism or adaptation, the award will then be withdrawn by an announcement in the newspapers.

The paintings should reach Shah Waliul Manzoor, Unitrend Ltd, House# 70 (New), Road# 15/A (New), Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh by September 3.