29th Berger Young Painters’ Art Competition – Celebrating Young Talent
The prestigious award ceremony for the 29th Berger Young Painters’ Art Competition (BYPAC) 2025 took place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden’s Utshob Hall. Since its inception in 1996, this initiative by Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited has provided a vital platform for recognizing and nurturing young artistic talent across the country.
A Legacy of Artistic Excellence
Over the past 29 years, BYPAC has become a beacon of inspiration in Bangladesh’s art landscape. Unlike many other competitions, it focuses on fostering young artists by offering them exposure, recognition, and career-enhancing opportunities.
Award-Winning Masterpieces
This year’s competition saw an overwhelming number of submissions, showcasing incredible creativity. The top honor was claimed by Mallick Sakib Shifat for his outstanding artwork, Ingratitude.
- 2nd Place: Md. Mezanur Rahman – Composition from Childhood Memory
- 3rd Place: Nur Munjerin Rimjhim – Paradise
- 4th Place: Md. Mehedi Hasan – Wall of Joy-02
- 5th Place: Jolock Saha – Closeup Study
- 6th Place: Abu-Al-Naeem – What Am I?
Voices of Appreciation
“Like every year, this time too, we witnessed some remarkable artworks from young painters that inspire us to think in new ways. On behalf of Berger, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our entire artist community, who have stood by this initiative for 29 long years.”
– Rupali Chowdhury, Managing Director, Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited
Md. Mohsin Habib Chowdhury, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited, highlighted the competition’s impact:
“This competition has honored more than 150 talented artists over the years, leaving a lasting impact on Bangladesh’s art sector. The 29th edition reaffirms art’s role in shaping our cultural heritage, inspiring us through creativity, vibrant brushstrokes,
and the celebration of life.”
Expert Jury Panel
The winners were selected by a distinguished panel of esteemed jurors, each a prominent figure in Bangladesh’s art scene:
- Prof. Dr. Azharul Islam Sheikh, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka
- Prof. Abdus Shakoor Shah, Jury Advisor
- Prof. Dr. Mohammad Iqbal Ali, Chairman of the Department of Drawing and Painting
- Asmita Alam Shammy, Chairperson of the Department of Printmaking
- Prof. Faruk Ahmed Molla, Department of Craft
- Reza Al Asad Huda Anupam, Department of Graphic Design
- Pradyut Kumar Das, Assistant Director at Shilpakala Academy
- Dr. Abdus Sattar, Honorary Professor, Department of Oriental Art
- AAM Kawsar Hasan, Professor, Department of Sculpture
Recognizing Excellence
The winners were awarded cash prizes, crests, and certificates, celebrating their achievements and inspiring their future artistic endeavors.
BYPAC 2025 Art Exhibition
To showcase the extraordinary talent from the competition, Berger Paints Bangladesh is organizing an exclusive exhibition featuring the **top 40 selected artworks** from the 2nd round. The exhibition will be held at:
- Venue: Jainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka
- Dates: February 2 – February 8, 2025
- Entry: Free for all visitors
Join us to celebrate young talent and experience the power of art!