Often known as the French cultural and language center, the Alliance Française de Dhaka has been working in Bangladesh since 1959. It is located in the center of the capital, in Dhanmondi, the heart of the cultural and artistic activities in Dhaka. Since its creation, the AF has contributed to the dialogue of cultures and the promotion of cultural diversity. It has been working in close collaboration with emerging and confirmed Bangladeshi artists and intellectuals in different fields: visual arts, performing arts (music, mime, poetry, theater, dance, circus) cinema, discussion of ideas and literature. In 2019, the Alliance has registered 6960 students in French classes and welcomed more than 24 500 spectators to photography, sculptures and painting exhibitions, concerts, screenings and conferences. If lots of activities are taking place in its facilities (auditorium, gallery, cafe and classrooms) many performances are organized with key partners such as the Shilpakala Academy, the Liberation War Museum and Dhaka University. The Alliance has collaborated with major cultural festivals such as the Children Film Festival, Dhaka International Film Festival, Dhaka Art Summit, etc. www.afdhaka.org