BRAC Hope Festival 2023

BRAC's founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed used to say – when people have the opportunity to realise their potential, a light of hope gets switched on.

We witness that belief turning into reality, every day. Right from the frontline, to the last mile.

Each of the over 100 million people we work with – teachers, healthcare workers, entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers, producers, partners – from the heart of Bangladesh to the most remote corners of the world – is evidence of hope triumphing over adversity. As the epilogue of our year-long observance marking 50 years of BRAC, let’s come together to celebrate the people of Bangladesh in a festival of culture, stories, crafts, music, art, and much more.

Join us to celebrate the tenacity and bravery of the people of Bangladesh.

Join us to be inspired by the power of hope.

We invite you to not just dream of a better world, but to make change happen.

Experience stories of courage and hope

Join the movement for equality

Discover your passion through interactive workshops

A world of play for children

Celebrate young changemakers

Leave no one behind

Join fun workshops with artisans, cartoonists, and urban greenskeepers and revel in the taste of Bangladeshi delicacies. Experience bioscope, puppet shows, human library, children’s play area, and exhibits showcasing the power of hope.

BE INSPIRED BY THE POWER OF HOPE EVERY DAY FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM

Human library, exhibitions, cultural performances, workshops and many more

Awards and stage performances from 4 pm onwards

A tribute to Bangladesh

9 February | Thursday

Celebrating the tenacity and bravery of the people of Bangladesh through stories, exhibitions and performances

Bengali puthi paath by Fazlur Rahman Babu and team

Hope over fate - a creative rendition by Prachyanat

Performances by Arnob and Friends, Lalon band, Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay

The power of potential

10 February | Friday

Showcasing the immense potential of people to transform their lives

Sign language performance by Ahsan Habib and group

Shomotontro - a movement for equality

Dance drama by Jatrik

Fashion show by Aarong

Performances by Renaissance, Feedback, Emon Chowdhury and Friends, Miftah Zaman, and Girl Power Band

Building a world we want

11 February | Saturday

Inspiring a community of changemakers to take ownership of solving social challenges

TAAGA Outstanding Young Professionals Award

Amra Notun Network Young Change Makers Award

BRAC University Students’ Choir curated by Armeen Musa and Khayam Sanu Sandhi

Performances by Nagar Baul (James), Artcell, Nemesis, Sounds of Change by Masha Islam, Sithi Sarkar, Chandana Mazumder, and Sanzida Mahmood Nandita

DISCOVER YOUR PASSION BY JOINNING INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Come, celebrate your creativity

Join interactive sessions with jewellers, artisans, cartoonists and urban greenskeepers.

Day 1 9 February \| Thursday	Day 2 10 February \| Friday	Day 3 11 February \| Saturday
ArchKids - Part 1 BRAC University 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Open Platform, Bangladesh Army Stadium	Our World of Play BRAC Institute of Educational Development 12:00 pm to 12:40 pm Open Platform, Bangladesh Army Stadium	Papermaking 101 BRAC Recycled Handmade Paper 12:00 pm to 12:40 pm Open Platform, Bangladesh Army Stadium
ArchKids - Part 2 BRAC University 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Open Platform, Bangladesh Army Stadium	Urban Gardening BRAC Nursery 2:00 pm to 2:40 pm Open Platform, Bangladesh Army Stadium	Dairy Delicacies Aarong Dairy 2:00 pm to 2:40 pm Open Platform, Bangladesh Army Stadium
Draw a Friend Masu Ake 3:20 pm to 4:00 pm Open Platform, Bangladesh Army Stadium	RoboBytes BRAC University 3:20 pm to 4:00 pm Open Platform, Bangladesh Army Stadium	Block Print Aarong Crafting Corner 3:20 pm to 4:00 pm Open Platform, Bangladesh Army Stadium
Jewels of Bengal Aarong Crafting Corner 4:40 pm to 5:20 pm Open Platform, Bangladesh Army Stadium	Rickshaw Painting Aarong Crafting Corner 4:40 pm to 5:20 pm Open Platform, Bangladesh Army Stadium	Cartoon and Revolution Morshed Mishu 4:40 pm to 5:20 pm Open Platform, Bangladesh Army Stadium

FIND A WAY TO BUILD THE WORLD YOU WANT MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN BY SHARING YOUR SOLUTION

Click and select a cause to submit your solution

We want to build a community of changemakers and find innovative ways of solving the most pressing challenges. We will hear your ideas, shortlist, and give you a platform to share, connect and partner with other changemakers of like mind.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

There will be an initial security and pass screening at the main entrance.

The entry pass can be used for one entry per day and applicable for one person only. The pass will remain valid for the three days of the festival.

No registration needed for children aged below 12 years.

Barcode on the pass must be readable by the scanner.

Members of the audience are requested to carry an official photo identification card i.e. NID, with them.

Entry passes cannot be printed at the venue.

Printed copy of the pass must be shown at the entrance of the venue. Photocopy of the pass will not be acceptable.

Gates will open at 11:00am.

Due to security checks, there may be certain delays at entry gates. Your cooperation and patience in this regard is appreciated.

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Food and water will be available at the venue at a reasonable price. No need to bring food or water from outside.

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Any kind of tobacco or tobacco products (e-cigarettes, vape etc) will not be allowed inside the venue.

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Entry is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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No car parking will be available.

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The organisers reserve the right to close entry at any moment if the capacity of the venue is reached.

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The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or to remove people or persons from the premises for security purposes.

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The organisers reserve the right to conduct security searches from time to time. Any item deemed as a security threat will not be allowed in the venue.

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CCTV and film cameras will be operational at the venue. Attending the event signifies that pass holders consent to filming and sound recording as members of the audience with no obligations. BRAC reserves the right to use any pictures or videos captured on the occasion.

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There will be no provision to leave bags anywhere. The organisers cannot take responsibility for any bags brought to the stadium. Participants are responsible for their personal belongings or any kind of injury and damage.

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Cameras of any kind (other than those in mobile phones) will not be allowed inside the venue.

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Phone must be kept on silent mode during performances.

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Any type of electrical devices i.e. mobile phone charger, headphones, bluetooth headphone, power banks, electronic cigarettes will not be allowed inside the venue due to security purposes.

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Any type of bags larger than 10 inch X 6 inch will not be allowed inside the venue.

*Disclaimer: Programme schedule may be subject to change.