Oct 04, 2024 – Oct 18, 2025
Alliance Française de Dhaka celebrates its 65th year anniversary this year.
This milestone represents a true symbol of the enduring collaboration between France and Bangladesh, which began in 1959 and continues to thrive today and into the future. The shared love of culture between our two nations transcends all boundaries and embodies the very best of humanity.
We are preparing a variety of events to celebrate this milestone. Stay with us, enjoy the shows.
If you want to know more about any specific events from below please follow the links here-
1. Invisible Stories
2. Book Launching Ceremony: “Folk Melody of Bangladesh”
3. Orchestration in Bengali song – La chanson bengalie : l’orchestration
4. Art Film Festival by FRANÇOIS LEVY-KUENTZ
5. Bibi Tanga and Eric Kerridge: Concert with Mithun Chakra & Saad Chowdhury
6. First look: Song of Whales (Invited only)
7. Artwork exhibition of Song of Jhinuk – an animation feature film
Apr 25, 2025 – May 06, 2025
16th Solo Painting Exhibition by Md Abu Salim
🗓25 April – 6 May 2025
🕔Opening: 25 April at 5 PM
📍Galerie Zoom, Alliance Française de Dhaka
Alliance Française de Dhaka is pleased to present “Save the Environment“, the 16th solo painting exhibition by artist Md Abu Salim. In this exhibition, Selim showcases eighteen recent paintings, each a visual plea for environmental awareness.
The works highlight critical issues such as:
🌊River and water pollution,
🌫️Air pollution,
🔊Noise pollution
🌱The degradation of life, nature, and soil
Through expressive brushwork and thoughtful symbolism, the exhibition challenges viewers to reflect on our shared responsibility to protect the planet.
Join us for the inaugural event on 25 April at 5 PM, open to all art enthusiasts, environmental advocates, and friends of nature.
📍Exhibition Venue: Galerie Zoom, Alliance Française de Dhaka
📅Exhibition Duration: 25 April – 6 May 2025
🆓 Free Entry
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May 02, 2025 – May 07, 2025
Exhibition Type: Visual Art and exhibition
📅 Date: May 2 – 7, 2025
🕕 Opening Ceremony: May 2 at 6:00 PM
📍Venue: La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka, Dhanmondi
Step into a world where stories leap off the page and into your imagination.
IKRIMIKRI: A World of Picture Books is a vibrant and immersive exhibition that celebrates the wonder of storytelling, picture book illustration, and childhood curiosity.
This visual art showcase invites both children and adults to rediscover the joy of illustrated tales through:
🎨 Original Artworks from beloved picture books
📚 Artist-Writer Talks on the creative process
🎭 Theater & Puppet Shows that animate the characters
🎨 Interactive Workshops that encourage young minds to explore storytelling and visual expression
From whimsical drawings to theatrical storytelling, IKRIMIKRI brings picture books to life—creating a space where imagination knows no bounds.
👦👧 Open to all ages — especially children and the young at heart.
Come discover, dream, and dive into the world of IKRIMIKRI!
PROIGRAM SCHEDULE:
2-7 May 2025 Venue: Alliance Française de Dhaka, Dhanmondi The illustrations from all the books published by Ikrimikri will be exhibited at the Alliance Française gallery. Alongside these, artworks created by children for the covers and various sections of the Ikrimikri monthly magazine will also be displayed on the gallery walls. Opening Ceremony Friday, May 2 Time: 6:00 PM Special Feature: Puppet show by Jol Putul at 7 PM
Saturday, May 3 Session 1: [Storytelling & Story-listening] Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM Children will read aloud from Ikrimikri books. Everyone is welcome to share their stories as well Session 2: [Conversation] 6:00 – 7:30 PM Interactive discussion with artists, writers, and publishers
Sunday, May 4 Session 1: [Storytelling & Story-listening] Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM Session 2: [Reading Own Stories] Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Conducted by Shanu and Farzana Apu Children and teenagers who enjoy writing stories will read their own creations, which will also be displayed in the exhibition. Session 3: [Workshop: From Words to Images] Time: 4:00 – 8:00 PM Room No 12 Conducted by Sabyasachi Mistry (by registration only)
Monday, May 5 Session 1: [Storytelling & Story-listening] Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM Facilitated by Aupi Karim Session 2: [Typography Workshop] Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM Facilitated by Dewan Atikur Rahman Participants: Students from Grade 10 to university level
Tuesday, May 6 Gallery opens at 4:00 PM Session 1: [Storytelling & Story-listening] Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM Facilitated by Tushar Abdullah Session 2: [Book-Making Workshop] Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM Facilitated by Shamim Ahmed A hands-on workshop where students from Grades 5–10 will learn to create a simple book.
Wednesday, May 7 Session 1: [Storytelling & Story-listening] Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Session 2: [Drama Performance] Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM Children from the theater group BotTola will perform Fangsang, a play based on the Ikrimikri book of the same name.
