Goethe-Institut Dhaka

The Goethe-Institut Dhaka fosters knowledge about Germany by providing information on German culture, society and politics. This includes the exchange of films, 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.[1]

Goethe-Institut Bangladesh
Founded1961
FounderGoethe-Institut
TypeCultural institution
Location
  • House No. 10, Road No. 9 (new), Dhanmondi R/A, 1205 Dhaka, Bangladesh
Area served
Bangladesh
ProductPromote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international culture.
Key people
Kirsten Hackenbroch, Institute Director
Websitehttp://www.goethe.de/ins/bd/en/dha.html

In Bangladesh, the Goethe-Institut opened at Gladstone House, 80 Motijheel Commercial area in Dhaka in 1961.[2] The institut was relocated into at present premises in Dhanmondi (House No. 23, Road No. 02) in 1967.[3]

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.[4]

Products
  • Language courses/Sprachkurse [5]
  • Library/Bibliothek [6]
  • Cultural program/Veranstaltungen [6]
  • DAAD Information Point (higher studies in Germany) [6]
  • PASCH (school project) [7]
  • Newsletter [8]

See also

References
  1. Goethe-Institut looks back on 60 years of cultural exchange, 29 August 2011, Deutsche Welle, accessed 9 May 2012.
  2. Goethe-Institut: Annual Report / Goethe-Institut: Jahrbuch, 2010-2011, p. 121.
  3. "About us - Goethe-Institut Bangladesh". www.goethe.de.
  4. "Goethe-Institut Bangladesh". www.facebook.com.
  5. "German courses in Bangladesh - A1–C2 - Goethe-Institut Bangladesh". www.goethe.de.
  6. "Goethe-Institut Bangladesh". www.goethe.de.
  7. ""Schulen: Partner der Zukunft (PASCH)" initiative - Goethe-Institut Bangladesh". www.goethe.de.
  8. "Contact and opening hours - Goethe-Institut Bangladesh". www.goethe.de.
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