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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 to give 7 scholarships for higher education

British Council Bangladesh is offering scholarship to seven people for higher education both in Bangladesh and abroad.

December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023

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.

June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023

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.

June 17, 2023
June 17, 2023

‘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.

May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023

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. 

February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023

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.

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

Inclusive education is all about understanding different learners

Understanding of the benefits of diversity is growing.

December 15, 2022
December 15, 2022

‘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.

October 14, 2022
October 14, 2022

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.

January 17, 2018
January 17, 2018

British Council to give 7 scholarships for higher education

British Council Bangladesh is offering scholarship to seven people for higher education both in Bangladesh and abroad.

July 27, 2017
July 27, 2017

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.

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