Alliance Française de Dhaka
was established in 1959 with the aim of promoting French language and culture in Bangladesh. Since then it has been successfully fostering cultural exploration and intercultural dialogue, and empowering individuals to expand their perspectives. In 2010 Aliance Francaise de Dhaka celebrated its 50th anniversary and continues to expand its offerings, with a focus on promoting cultural exchange and building partnerships with local institutions.
The Alliance Française de Dhaka offers a wide range of French courses for all levels, from beginners to advanced. Students can also take official French language certification exams such as DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française) and DALF (Diplôme approfondi de langue française). These certifications are internationally recognized and can be very beneficial for those wishing to study, work or immigrate to a French-speaking country.
In addition to French courses, the Alliance Française de Dhaka also offers a variety of cultural and artistic activities. Art exhibitions, French film screenings, lectures and concerts are regularly organized to promote French culture. These events enable students and the general public to discover the richness of French culture and gain a better understanding of French society. The Alliance Française de Dhaka also plays an active role in Franco-Bangladeshi cooperation. It regularly hosts cultural delegations and organizes artistic exchanges between France and Bangladesh. It also collaborates with other cultural and educational institutions in the country to strengthen ties between the two countries. Finally, the Alliance Française de Dhaka plays an important role in the professional development of French teachers in Bangladesh. It offers ongoing training, pedagogical workshops and resources for French teachers to help them improve their linguistic and pedagogical skills. In short, the Alliance Française de Dhaka is a major player in the promotion of French language and culture in Bangladesh. Thanks to its French courses, cultural activities and commitment to Franco-Bangladeshi cooperation, it plays a key role in strengthening ties between the two countries and enriching life in both.
Our History
Welcome to AF Dhaka
Our team
Note from our director
Alliance Française de Dhaka is part of an extensive network of Alliance Françaises worldwide. The Alliance Française has evolved through time into a unique organisation that brings together all its partners in a sense of community and camaraderie. Situated in the iconic area of Dhanmondi, Alliance Française is, above all, a place next door marked by a spirit which animates this part of Dhaka, Dhanmondi, home to many artists, scholars, and musicians. It is where freethinking is fostered, and Rabindranath Tagore, S. M. Sultan, Lalon and other great luminaries' philosophy is cultivated.
La Galerie, the gallery of Alliance Française, holds immense significance as a venue that captures and preserves this vibrant creative energy that permeates the filigreed maze that is Dhaka. It serves as a beacon and a springboard for artists, providing them with opportunities to showcase their work, connect with audiences, and contribute to the dynamic artistic landscape that Dhaka proudly embodies.
The Alliance Française is a grand house which harmoniously combines teaching and culture under its roof. I love to think Alliance Française calms our souls and invites us to the reverie, conviviality and pleasure of being together.
The Gulshan branch of Alliance Française is also an exceptional place, a charming old house with a lovely garden and a rooftop terrace. Today it is also an artist's residence with a guest house, and we are working to develop this residence, offering artists this exceptional space to craft and exhibit their artworks.
I am proud to work for this institution, and I thank my team for their dedication and the quality of their work. They are always willing to help our guests; you will be delighted to meet them.
- Director; Alliance Française de Dhaka