Bangladesh Shishu Academy
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 Entry of Bangladesh Shishu Academy | |
| Pronunciation | ˈbaŋlaˌdeʃ ʃiʃu ekaˌɖemi |
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| Formation | 1976 |
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| Coordinates | 23°43′44″N 90°24′03″E / 23.7290°N 90.4008°E |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Chairperson | Dilara Begum |
Parent organization | Ministry of Women and Children Affairs |
| Website | shishuacademy |
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Bangladesh Shishu Academy (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ শিশু একাডেমি) is the national academy for children in Bangladesh. It was established in 1976 by Ziaur Rahman for promoting cultural development of children, and nurturing their talents.[1][2]
On 8 August 2024, after the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, the main building along with the sculpture Duronto was burnt. [3]
The school gives out the Agrani Bank Shishu Academy Children's Literature Award.
List of Chairpersons
- Zobeda Khanum
- Zubaida Gulshan Ara
- Sheikh Abdul Ahad[4]
- Selina Hossain (23 April 2014 – 2018)[4]
- Lucky Enam (25 September 2019 – present)[5]
See also
References
- ↑ "Meena day calls for birth registration for all girls and boys". UNICEF. Retrieved 8 October 2009.
- ↑ "Bangladesh Shishu Academy" (PDF). Minister for Women and Children Affairs, Republic of Bangladesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2009.
- ↑ "1,500 sculptures and murals vandalised all over country". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- 1 2 "Selina Hossain named Shishu Academy Chairperson". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ↑ "Lucky Enam appointed as the chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy". The Daily Star. 27 September 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
External links
Media related to Bangladesh Shishu Academy at Wikimedia Commons- Bangladesh Shishu Academy Official website
- Article on Shishu Academy, Banglapedia