Shilpakala Academy will be corruption-free, transparent: New DG Syed Jamil

During his first exchange of views with journalists from print, online and electronic media on Wednesday, the newly appointed Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) Dr Syed Jamil Ahmed said that his mission is to make BSA corruption-free, transparent and accountable to everyone.

At the seminar room of BSA’s National Theatre Hall, the DG presented the work plans and outlines of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy to the journalists. During the meeting, he also called for at least three percent of the country's GDP to be allocated to the cultural sector.

The meeting began with a minute of silence in memory of the martyrs of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement. The DG then showed a presentation, outlining his plans for reforms, management policies, laws and regulations of the academy.

“Culture serves as more than simply a means of amusement; it is an artistic medium that reflects the lifeblood of a country. The Academy will consistently denounce cultural traditions that are founded on a particular ideology. BSA aims to become an inclusive democratic art field of invention, beauty, and joy that draws inspiration from all cultures, languages, faiths, and philosophies,” Dr Jamil stated.

Later in the question-and-answer session with journalists. he said: "In addition to the resource centricity, several posts including account assistants will be created to speed up the activities of the district Shilpakala academies." He suggested implementing short, medium and long-term strategies to improve the academy's infrastructural and structural projects.

Furthermore, the Director General urged all media outlets to work together in support of the academy's cultural activities in research and practice on a national and global scale by offering information and guidance.