An interactive art workshop for 15 children under the care of JAAGO Foundation was held today at Galleri Kaya in Uttara, Dhaka. The workshop was organised by Galleri Kaya with the support of Standard Chartered Bangladesh as part of a broader initiative to make art more accessible to underserved communities and create meaningful opportunities for creative expression among those who would otherwise have limited access to such experiences, a press release said.

As part of this initiative, participating artists will also travel to Madhupur on 11 and 12 July to conduct interactive art sessions with members of the indigenous Garo community, celebrating their culture, heritage, traditions, and way of life through artistic engagement. Together, these two workshops reflect Standard Chartered Bangladesh’s commitment to supporting children’s upbringing, mental development, emotional wellbeing, and confidence through creativity and self-expression, while also promoting inclusivity, celebrating cultural diversity, and creating meaningful opportunities for underserved and indigenous communities to engage with art.

Today’s workshop was led by renowned Indian artist Chandra Bhattacharya. Artist Atin Basak, along with several other local artists, also took part, engaging the children in painting and a range of creative activities. Throughout the session, the children had the opportunity to interact closely with the artists, explore different artistic techniques, and express their ideas in a warm, encouraging, and inspiring environment.

The initiative also includes an exhibition featuring the works of Chandra Bhattacharya, which will be inaugurated at Galleri Kaya on 10 July. The exhibition will remain open to visitors until 21 July.

Commenting on the initiative, Md Enamul Huque, Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bangladesh, said: “At Standard Chartered Bangladesh, we have long been committed to supporting children’s education and overall development. We believe helping children realise their full potential goes beyond access to education alone. It is equally important to nurture their creativity, imagination, confidence, and emotional wellbeing by creating opportunities for self-expression. Through our partnership with Galleri Kaya, we are proud to support initiatives that bring the transformative power of art to children and communities who may otherwise have limited access to such experiences. We hope these workshops inspire young minds to think creatively, build confidence, and discover new possibilities for their future.”

Through initiatives like this, Standard Chartered Bangladesh continues to champion children’s holistic development by supporting programmes that combine education, creativity, and emotional wellbeing, helping young people build confidence, develop essential life skills, and realise their full potential.