Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

With the dream of practice, expansion and preservation of rich culture of Bangladesh, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Established Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (National Academy of Fine and Performing Art) on 4th July 1974. Rising of anti-liberation war power after the assassination of Bangabandhu, activities of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy were stumbled. Fortunately in recent years Shilpakala Academy with its innovative events and colorful programs is on the way to fulfill the dream of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. In present Shilpakala Academy spread out its activities all over the country. It has brought the revolution of culture. Expansion of cultural practice, Establishment of 486 Upazila shilpakala Academy , preservation of folk culture, ensuring culture for all, introducing Bangladeshi culture to the international world and finally organizing the liberation war based cultural events Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is contributing a lot. Now Bangladesh shilpakala Academy is the holy land of culture, center point of all cultural personalities, artists and people. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy now acts as a mirror of Bangladesh. That’s why this institution is our pride and light house of spirit.

Bangladesh is a land of creation. Here song, poem, dance or drama come from our soul, come from our soil. Jari, Sari, Bhatiali, Bhawaiya, Palagan, Kobigan, Jatra, Potgan, Puppet, Drama, Dance, Recitation, Artwork, Sculpture , Film, Handicraft and Literature are the symbols of our beautiful creation. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is working for these creations. It’s creating new and innovative arts also. That’s why, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy belongs the slogan “Creative Bangladesh”.