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Shanta FORUM wins Asia Pacific Property Awards

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Business Report :
Shanta Forum – The country’s first 25-storied Twin Towers has made history by being the first ever project from Bangladesh to be recognised at the Asia Pacific Property Awards, the regional program of the International Property Awards – the largest awards program celebrating the highest levels of achievement in the property and real estate sector.

Shanta Forum has been honored in the “high-rise commercial development” category and has achieved a distinguished 5-star rating, reads a press release.

The International Property Awards, established in 1993, is a prestigious global competition recognising excellence in the property and real estate sector. The Asia Pacific Property Awards are judged by an independent panel of over 100 industry experts, focusing on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability.
Celebrating the highest levels of achievement in architecture, interior design, property development, and real estate marketing, the awards are divided into regions, including Africa, Asia Pacific, Arabia, Canada, Caribbean, Central & South America, Europe, UK, and USA.

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