Alliance Française de Dhaka

🎬 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐔𝐏𝐈 🎬

As part of the ongoing exhibition “𝐀 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” by 𝐌𝐮𝐛𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐞, Alliance Française de Dhaka and ARTcon invite you to a special screening of the acclaimed film 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐔𝐏𝐈 produced by Footprint Film Production.

A visually compelling and emotionally charged cinematic experience, 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐔𝐏𝐈 explores themes of youth, struggle, dreams, and shared realities — resonating deeply with the spirit of the exhibition.

📅 Dates: 11 & 12 May 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Auditorium, Alliance Française de Dhaka, Dhanmondi
🎟 Ticket: BDT 300

🎫 Ticket Link:
https://tickify.live/event/a-shared-condition/

Join us for two evenings of film, conversation, and collective reflection.

🎹 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩!

Discover the joy of piano through an engaging and interactive learning experience designed for aspiring musicians and piano enthusiasts. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to explore the fundamentals of piano playing in a creative environment.

🎼 Workshop Coordinator: Sirajus Salekin
📞 Contact: 01819195009

For registration and detailed information, please visit: https://www.afdhaka.org/project/piano-workshop/

Between memory and inheritance, between silence and expression—Mubtasim Alvee’s latest exhibition opened at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka with an evening dedicated to art, dialogue, and collective reflection.

Curated by Mustafa Zaman, the exhibition presents a compelling body of work where abstraction becomes a language of lived experience. The artworks move through layered histories and emotional landscapes, tracing identities shaped by culture, memory, and postcolonial realities.

Featuring over 100 works alongside discussions, performances, and screenings, the exhibition continues until 16 May 2026.

📍 La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka
📅 8–16 May 2026
🕑 Daily from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Join us for the upcoming events and become part of this evolving conversation through art, ideas, sound, and shared experiences.

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 | 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

🕓 4:00 pm
𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐫𝐚
“Aesthetic communication vis-à-vis communication as aesthetics: In which language does Artist Mubtasim Alvee speak?”

🕕 6:00 pm
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐚

𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒔 𝑨𝒅𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑵𝒐𝒘 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏!

Design & Typography- 01711545556
Violin- 01515262864, 01714 499 595
Photography- 01715105546
Latin and Western Dance- 01670688014
Western Classical Guitar- 01741009497
Piano- 01819195009
Painting- Gulshan- 01912839428, 01730577201
Painting- Dhanmondi- 01515289898
Friday Theatre School- 01714361054
Subcontinental Classical Music- 01715472277
Visual Storytelling Workshop for Children: 01731091183
For more information, please visit - https://www.afdhaka.org/projects/workshops/

🇫🇷🇩🇪 Strengthening cultural collaboration in Bangladesh! 🇧🇩

Ahead of Europe Day 2026, 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧ç𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐚 and 𝐆𝐨𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞-𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote shared European values through strategic cooperation, educational exchange, and collaborative cultural initiatives in Bangladesh.

The MoU was signed by Alliance Française de Dhaka Director 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧ç𝐨𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐝 and Goethe-Institut Bangladesh Director 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐖𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, in the presence of the Ambassador of France to Bangladesh 𝐉𝐞𝐚𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜 𝐒é𝐫é-𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐭 and the Ambassador of Germany to Bangladesh 𝐑ü𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐭𝐳.

This partnership reflects the enduring Franco-German commitment to European integration, dialogue, and cultural exchange. Through joint educational programs, workshops, teacher training, and joint cultural and art events, both institutions aim to strengthen intercultural understanding and bring European cultures closer to the people of Bangladesh. This collaboration also reflects the unique co-location of the French and German embassies in Dhaka.

The collaboration also highlights the unique cooperation between France and Germany in Dhaka and their shared vision for cultural engagement, innovation, and learning.

Frank Werner stated, “We share the same values, we have similar strategies, and together we create a synergy that makes us stronger.”

François Chambraud added, “With this MoU, we are formalising our existing cooperation in order to collaborate more closely on language teaching and cultural programmes. In doing so, we aim to enhance the visibility of Europe in Bangladesh through the lens of Franco-German cooperation.”

🎭 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥! 🎭

Step into the world of performance, imagination, and storytelling with our 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 at Alliance Française de Dhaka. Whether for children or adults, this is your chance to explore theatre and film acting in a creative and supportive environment.

📍 Locations & Schedule:
Dhanmondi: Fridays (9–11 AM & 11 AM–1 PM)
Gulshan: Saturdays (10:30 AM–12:30 PM)
🎬 Coordinated by Ashish Khondker
📞 For registration & queries: 01714 361 054

Seats are limited. Join now and bring your stories to life on stage!

For more information please visit: https://afdhaka.org/project/friday-theatre-school/

📸 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐚 | 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐤𝐝𝐞𝐫

Join us for an engaging session of Photo Adda featuring photographer 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐤𝐝𝐞𝐫, in conversation with 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡.

Rahul will share the stories behind his photo-making process, offering insights drawn from his experiences documenting natural and man-made disasters, the Rohingya Exodus, political events, and the everyday rhythm of life on the streets of Dhaka.

🗓 Date: 09 May 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
📍 Venue: Auditorium Nouvelle Vague
Alliance Française de Dhaka
🎟️ Open to all. First Come, First Served.

As the exhibition “𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥: 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲” reaches its final day, you are invited to a thoughtfully curated closing ceremony celebrating art, performance, and reflection.

The programme will include the conferring of five Best Bengali Buddhist Art Awards by the Oriental Painting Study Group and Learning Design Studio, including a special recognition reserved for participating students.

A key highlight of the evening is a dance performance of 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐣𝐚, the celebrated dance drama by Rabindranath Tagore. Rooted in Buddhist philosophy, the piece explores devotion, dignity, and the constraints of social hierarchy. It centres on Srimati, a court dancer who defies the king’s decree by offering her sacred puja within the temple. Despite facing humiliation and eventual ex*****on, her unwavering devotion leads to spiritual transcendence.

The role of Srimati will be performed by 𝐒𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐡𝐚, bringing emotional depth and grace to this timeless narrative.

The evening will also feature a jugalbandi of Esraj and Sarangi by 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐤𝐥𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 and 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤, alongside a dance presentation by 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢.

All are warmly invited to witness this evocative closing, marking the culmination of the exhibition through a shared experience of art, music, and movement.

📅 6 May 2026
🕔 6:00 PM
📍 Alliance Française de Dhaka, Dhanmondi
🎟️ Open to all

Alliance Française de Dhaka and ARTCON cordially invite you to the opening of 𝑨 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, the 1st solo exhibition and collective by artist 𝐌𝐮𝐛𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐞, curated by 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐚 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧.

🗓 Opening: Friday, 8 May 2026 | 6:00 PM
📅 8–16 May 2026
🕕Daily from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍 La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka, Dhanmondi

A Shared Condition moves between the personal and the collective, challenging the idea that emotions and psychological states exist in isolation. Rooted in pareidolia, Alvee’s works allow forms to emerge organically from abstraction, revealing layered narratives of memory, identity, and shared experience.

Featuring nearly 100 works across painting, prints, and digital media, the exhibition expands beyond a traditional “solo” into a collaborative platform with panel discussions, workshops, screenings, performances, and more.

Join us in experiencing art as a space of dialogue, process, and collective becoming.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the screening of 𝑳𝒆𝒔 𝑭𝒍𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒔 𝒅𝒖 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒆𝒓 – 𝑳𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒅 (2025) at Alliance Française de Dhaka.

The evening brought together a deeply engaged audience who experienced this moving journey through the eyes of children navigating displacement and hope. The screening was followed by an insightful and interactive Q&A session, where participants shared reflections, asked thoughtful questions, and engaged in meaningful dialogue.

We are grateful for your presence and participation in making this event truly special.

What a night to remember 🎷✨

This International Jazz Day, 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐏𝐋𝐄 brought together rhythm, soul, and pure musical magic in an unforgettable celebration of jazz. From intimate melodies to electrifying improvisations, the energy in the room was nothing short of extraordinary.

A huge thank you to our incredible artists for taking us on this journey.
And to everyone who joined us, your presence, your energy, your love for music made the night truly special.

Photo courtesy: Rupam Chowdhury