Bulbul Lalitakala Academy (now known as Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts or BAFA) is an institution of fine arts established in
Dhaka
Dhaka ( or ; bn, ঢাকা, Ḍhākā, ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, as well as the world's largest Bengali-speaking city. It is the eighth largest and sixth most densely populated city ...
on 17 May 1955, founded by Begum Afroza BulBul, wife of
Bulbul Chowdhury
Bulbul Chowdhury (1 January 1919 – 17 May 1954), real name Rashid Ahmed Chowdhury, was a Bengali dancer of British India, and later East Pakistan. He is primarily regarded as a pioneer of modern dance in Bangladesh, as a founding figure of dan ...
, under the financial support of the government.
Roles
Students have to be present in their classes. Students with less than 70% attendance will not be able to sit for the two examinations. While attending any course at the academy students must take permission to attend radio, TV or any other programs from the academy authority.
References
External links
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Online-Dhaka.com - BAFA
Old Dhaka
Cultural organisations based in Bangladesh
Schools in Dhaka District
Education in Bangladesh
1955 establishments in East Pakistan
Clubs and societies in Bangladesh
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