Goethe-Institut Dhaka
| Founded | 1961 |
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| Founder | Goethe-Institut |
| Type | Cultural institution |
| Location |
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Area served | Bangladesh |
| Product | Promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international culture. |
Key people | Kirsten Hackenbroch, Institute Director |
| Website | https://www.goethe.de/ins/bd/en/ |
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.
In Bangladesh, the Goethe-Institut first opened at Gladstone House, 80 Motijheel Commercial area in Dhaka in 1961. The institut was then relocated to Dhanmondi (House No. 23, Road No. 02) in 1967. The present premise of the institute is at House 10, Road 9, Dhanmondi R/A.
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. They also aim to foster knowledge about Germany by providing information on its culture, society and politics.