Bengal Foundation, a private trust, began its journey in the late eighties. The founder Abul Khair’s personal regard for the arts coupled with his vision of projecting a culturally rich Bangladesh that will rise above the typical portraiture of a country steeped in flood and famine, led to Bengal Foundation’s initial sojourn. In the course of its work the Foundation has been abetted by an enlightened body of creative thinkers. After more than twenty years on the trail, Bengal Foundation’s work now encompasses different forms of visual and performing arts. Music, literature and painting, however, remain its central concerns. Bengal Foundation is wholly funded by the internal resources of a local business house, Bengal Group. Whilst Bengal Group tries relentlessly to live up to its social commitment, Bengal Foundation continues to play a premium role in the cultural arena of Bangladesh.