IUB, Norwegian Embassy sign agreement to support Ibsen-Fosse Festival
Independent University, Bangladesh and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dhaka have signed an agreement to support the "Henrik Ibsen and Jon Fosse Festival in Bangladesh", an initiative aimed at promoting Norwegian literature, culture and creative expression among Bangladeshi audiences.
The agreement was signed at the Norwegian Embassy in Dhaka on 21 June by Norwegian Ambassador Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen and Professor M Tamim, Vice Chancellor of Independent University, Bangladesh.
As a lead-up to Ibsen's bicentenary in 2028, the festival, tentatively scheduled for October 2026, will focus on the works of Henrik Ibsen, one of Norway's most influential playwrights, and Jon Fosse, the Nobel Prize-winning Norwegian writer.
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According to the agreement, the initiative seeks to increase awareness of their literary contributions, promote Norwegian cultural heritage and values, and encourage greater interest in Norwegian literature and creative expression.
The festival will feature activities including a keynote session and a theatre production.
The collaboration reflects a shared effort to create opportunities for cultural exchange through literature and performing arts, bringing the works and ideas of two globally recognised Norwegian literary figures to a wider audience in Bangladesh.
Ibsen (1828–1906) is regarded as one of the most influential playwrights in modern theatre, with works exploring social issues, individual freedom and moral questions. His major plays include "A Doll's House", "Ghosts" and "Hedda Gabler".
Fosse is among the most prominent contemporary Norwegian writers, known for his plays, novels, poetry and distinctive literary style.
