Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy: The National Academy of Fine and Performing Arts

Founded in 1974 and headquartered at Segunbagicha in Dhaka, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is the country's national academy of fine and performing arts — home to the National Theatre and National Art Gallery, organiser of the Asian Art Biennale, and, through branches in all 64 districts, the largest public patron of Bangladeshi culture.