Berger Paints to introduce young architects' award

Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited (BPBL) will introduce young architects' award for excellence in the field of architecture.

A memorandum of understanding to this effect was signed between Berger and the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) held at a city restaurant on Sunday.

The award will be introduced in collaboration with IAB.

Rupali Chowdhury, general manager of Marketing & Sales of Berger and Architect A S M Ismail, general secretary of IAB, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective sides, says a press release.

Berger will introduce this biennial award, first of its kind in Bangladesh, from 2003.

Architects, being Bangladeshi national of 40 years of age, will be eligible to participate in this nationwide competition.

In recognition of excellence, Berger will also introduce "Life Time Achievement" Award.