Dhaka, March 29 -- A new dance organisation titled 'Nrityashilpi Foundation Bangladesh' officially began its journey organising a press

conference at the Zahur Hossain Chowdhury auditorium of Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka recently,

said a press release.

Freedom-fighter and renowned dance artiste Laila Hasan is the President of the organisation, which aims to play a role in promoting the country's rich cultural inheritance, especially traditional dance forms.

Vice President of the organisation renowned dance artiste Lubna Marium, who presided over the press conference, spoke about four areas of focus of the organisation, including dance education, research and documentation, creative work and presentation, and supporting and sponsoring da...