Bangladesh Shishu Academy

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]

Pronunciationˈbaŋlaˌdeʃ ʃiʃu ekaˌɖemi

Formation1976

LocationDhaka, Bangladesh

Coordinates23.7290°N 90.4008°E / 23.7290; 90.4008

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Bangladesh Shishu Academy

বাংলাদেশ শিশু একাডেমি Bāṅlādēś Śiśu Ēkāḍēmi
Entry of Bangladesh Shishu Academy
Pronunciation	ˈbaŋlaˌdeʃ ʃiʃu ekaˌɖemi
Formation	1976
Location	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Coordinates	23.7290°N 90.4008°E / 23.7290; 90.4008
Region served	Bangladesh
Chairperson	Dilara Begum
Parent organization	Ministry of Women and Children Affairs
Website	shishuacademy.gov.bd

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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.