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Art without limits: Bangladesh hosts inaugural International Disability Art Festival
The National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy buzzed with excitement as the inaugural International Disability Art Festival 2024 commenced today, marking a significant milestone in arts and inclusivity.
Empowering Bangladeshi women: Mano a mano with Sara Zaker
Founded by Jude Kelly CBE, WOW - Women of the World is an international festival that started its journey in 2021 in Bangladesh. It organises community events nationwide by offering a platform to celebrate the voices of women and girls, whether living within or beyond the margins of society.
Stories from the British Council’s UK Alumni awardees 2023
Here are the stories of the British Council’s UK Alumni awardees 2023 in Bangladesh.
‘Where The Lotus Grows: A Return Home’ aims to explore Bangladesh through art
This project showcases a vibrant collection of artworks, including collages, sculptures, photographs, VR animation and poetry - that delve into the artists' thoughts and conversations about Bangladesh.
Dhaka DocLab, British Council collaborate to screen climate documentaries tomorrow
Dhaka DocLab and the British Council are collaborating together to showcase a collection of four climate documentaries titled “Short Films on Water.” Taking place tomorrow, from 5 pm onwards at the British Council premises, this screening aims to shed light on the adverse consequences of climate change.
A weekend of conversation, art and feminism
The festival included four exhibitions, namely Made in Bangladesh by Prachyanat, Voices of Bangladesh by iCan Foundation, Moheshkhali Exhibition by University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh and Hum Studio Interactive, and Auyoni: Beyond Sexuality by Ayreen Khan which were displayed at Gallery 1 of the BSA.
Next Step / Inclusive education is all about understanding different learners
Understanding of the benefits of diversity is growing.
‘Artists Make Space’: Stories of survival, revival and reformation
The first piece of AMS is ‘Lost in Translation’ by visual artist Azizee Fawmi Khan. In search of the soul of a lost city, the artist traveled to Panam Nagar, collected some of its snippets—including the local folktales—and found a connection with the drama ‘Neel Darpan’ by Dinabandhu Mitra.
Next Step / How teaching IELTS can be trickier than teaching General English
The webinar was led by Wendy Naylor, Consultant at The British Council, where she had an interactive discussion with the online audience regarding IELTS and General English.
British Council unveils memorial for its martyrs
British Council in Dhaka unveils a memorial in honour of eight policemen who died defending the institution on the black night of March 25, 1971.
Shakespeare in a new light
Marking the global celebration of 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death, British Council Bangladesh, in collaboration with UK's Graeae...
BBC's Int'l radio playwriting competition underway
Writers from around the world, including Bangladesh are invited to submit their scripts as the 25th International Radio Playwriting Competition has been opened for entries, says a press release.
