Standard Chartered Bangladesh has supported an interactive art workshop for 15 children under the care of JAAGO Foundation as part of an initiative to make art more accessible to underserved communities and create opportunities for creative expression.
The workshop was organised by Galleri Kaya on 9 July 2026 at its Uttara, Dhaka venue, with the participation of artists including renowned Indian artist Chandra Bhattacharya and local artist Atin Basak, Standard Chartered Bangladesh said in a press release.
The initiative aims to support children’s upbringing, mental development, emotional wellbeing and confidence through creativity and self-expression, while promoting inclusivity and cultural diversity.
As part of the broader programme, participating artists will travel to Madhupur on 11 and 12 July to conduct interactive art sessions with members of the indigenous Garo community. The sessions will highlight their culture, heritage, traditions and way of life through artistic engagement.
During the workshop in Dhaka, children interacted with artists, learned different artistic techniques and took part in painting and other creative activities in an encouraging 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.
Md Enamul Huque, Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bangladesh, said the bank was committed to supporting children’s education and overall development by creating opportunities that go beyond traditional learning.
“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,” he said.
Standard Chartered Bangladesh said initiatives such as this reflect its continued focus on children’s holistic development by combining education, creativity and emotional wellbeing to help young people build confidence, develop life skills and realise their potential.
