Bangladesh Folk Arts and Crafts Foundation explained

Bangladesh Folk Arts and Crafts Foundation
Formation:	1975
Headquarters:	Sonargaon, Narayanganj, Bangladesh
Region Served:	Bangladesh
Language:	Bengali
Website:	Bangladesh Folk Arts and Crafts Foundation

Bangladesh Folk Arts and Crafts Foundation is a government foundation that is responsible for the preservation of; and arrange training programmes on arts and crafts, and the setting up of folk art museum in Bangladesh and is located in Sonargaon, Narayanganj, Bangladesh.^{[1] [2]}

History

The foundation was established in July 1975.^[3] It was amended through the Bangladesh Folk Art and Crafts Foundation Act in parliament. The minister of cultural affairs. It holds a yearly month long fair celebrating folk art.^[4] It also holds fair every Bengali New Year.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nasreen. Zobaida. Bangladesh Folk Art and Crafts Foundation. Banglapedia. 30 October 2016.
2. News: Jatiya Party MP Khoka's 'men' assault Sonargaon museum officials. bdnews24.com. 30 October 2016.
3. Book: Claus. Peter J.. Diamond. Sarah. Mills. Margaret Ann. South Asian Folklore: An Encyclopedia : Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka. 2003. Taylor & Francis. 9780415939195. 415. en.
4. News: Keeping Folk Culture Alive. The Daily Star. 30 October 2016. 5 February 2016.
5. News: Bangla New Year programmes. bdnews24.com. 30 October 2016.