The Goethe-Institut Dhaka fosters knowledge about
Germany by providing information on
German culture
The culture of Germany has been shaped by major intellectual and popular currents in Europe, both religious and secular. Historically, Germany has been called ''Das Land der Dichter und Denker'' (the country of poets and thinkers). German cultu ...
,
society and
politics. This includes the exchange of
film
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ...
s,
music,
theatre, and
literature. Goethe cultural societies, reading rooms, and exam and
language centers have played a role in the cultural and educational policies of
Germany for more than 60 years.
In
Bangladesh, the
Goethe-Institut
The Goethe-Institut (, GI, en, Goethe Institute) is a non-profit German cultural association operational worldwide with 159 institutes, promoting the study of the German language abroad and encouraging international cultural exchange and ...
opened at
Gladstone House, 80
Motijheel Commercial area in
Dhaka in 1961. The institut was relocated into at present premises in
Dhanmondi
Dhanmondi ( bn, ধানমন্ডি) is a residential area in Dhaka, Bangladesh, known for its central location, cultural vibrancy and being home to the country's founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The origins of Dhanmondi can be traced back to t ...
(House No. 23, Road No. 02) in 1967.
The Goethe-Institut is the Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural institution operational worldwide. The institute promotes the study of
German abroad and encourage international cultural exchange. We also foster knowledge about Germany by providing information on its culture, society and politics.
Activities
* Language courses/Sprachkurse
* Library/Bibliothek
* Cultural program/Veranstaltungen
* DAAD Information Point (higher studies in Germany)
* PASCH (school project)
* Newsletter
See also
*
List of Goethe-Institut locations
References
{{Authority control
Organizations established in 1961
German language
Dhaka