On 24 May 2025, Aga Khan Academy Dhaka proudly celebrated the graduation of its inaugural cohort of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme students in a distinguished ceremony.
Aga Khan Academy Dhaka Construction Diary
Our construction team has been working diligently on the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka for the past month and we're eager to share some progress updates with you! The Maidan is all set as the grass work has been completed, and the concrete blocks on the covered walkway of the Maidan have been placed. Finishing touches are currently being applied to the pavement on the east side of the Academy and the north side of the boundary wall. In addition, the team has been working on the central courtyard, entry and exit points for school buses and private vehicles, the northeast guard room, and paint work at the gates. These new developments have us incredibly excited and we can't wait for the Academy to launch in a few weeks!
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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
News
07 August 2023
The mid-term TPD session was designed to equip early primary teachers with phonological awareness of the alphabetical module.
04 August 2023
Gayathri Vinil will be attending the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) to pursue a major in astronomy and astrophysics.
03 August 2023
Abdullah Al Jaber was born in Narail and is the finance manager at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka.
02 August 2023
The newly recruited teachers underwent a two-day IB-recognised professional development on the campus, led by our very own PYP Coordinator, Mr Abhimanyu Das Gupta, an IB workshop leader.
31 July 2023
AKA Dhaka welcomed a team of government officials to discuss and assess the impact of the Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) project.
30 July 2023
Suvina Shunglu was born in Varanasi, India and is the new head of Academy at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka.
28 July 2023
AKA Dhaka welcomed officials from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) office in Bangladesh.
28 July 2023
Aiden Muchemi will be attending Hope College in the US to study economics and psychology.
20 July 2023
Dani will be attending Berklee College of Music – the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world
11 July 2023
AKA Dhaka's Senior School organised the “TED-esque” event at the Senior School library.
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News
07 August 2023
The mid-term TPD session was designed to equip early primary teachers with phonological awareness of the alphabetical module.
04 August 2023
Gayathri Vinil will be attending the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) to pursue a major in astronomy and astrophysics.
03 August 2023
Abdullah Al Jaber was born in Narail and is the finance manager at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka.
02 August 2023
The newly recruited teachers underwent a two-day IB-recognised professional development on the campus, led by our very own PYP Coordinator, Mr Abhimanyu Das Gupta, an IB workshop leader.
31 July 2023
AKA Dhaka welcomed a team of government officials to discuss and assess the impact of the Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) project.
30 July 2023
Suvina Shunglu was born in Varanasi, India and is the new head of Academy at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka.
28 July 2023
AKA Dhaka welcomed officials from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) office in Bangladesh.
28 July 2023
Aiden Muchemi will be attending Hope College in the US to study economics and psychology.
20 July 2023
Dani will be attending Berklee College of Music – the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world
11 July 2023
AKA Dhaka's Senior School organised the “TED-esque” event at the Senior School library.
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News
07 August 2023
The mid-term TPD session was designed to equip early primary teachers with phonological awareness of the alphabetical module.
04 August 2023
Gayathri Vinil will be attending the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) to pursue a major in astronomy and astrophysics.
03 August 2023
Abdullah Al Jaber was born in Narail and is the finance manager at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka.
02 August 2023
The newly recruited teachers underwent a two-day IB-recognised professional development on the campus, led by our very own PYP Coordinator, Mr Abhimanyu Das Gupta, an IB workshop leader.
31 July 2023
AKA Dhaka welcomed a team of government officials to discuss and assess the impact of the Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) project.
30 July 2023
Suvina Shunglu was born in Varanasi, India and is the new head of Academy at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka.
28 July 2023
AKA Dhaka welcomed officials from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) office in Bangladesh.
28 July 2023
Aiden Muchemi will be attending Hope College in the US to study economics and psychology.
20 July 2023
Dani will be attending Berklee College of Music – the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world
11 July 2023
AKA Dhaka's Senior School organised the “TED-esque” event at the Senior School library.
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News
07 August 2023
The mid-term TPD session was designed to equip early primary teachers with phonological awareness of the alphabetical module.
04 August 2023
Gayathri Vinil will be attending the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) to pursue a major in astronomy and astrophysics.
03 August 2023
Abdullah Al Jaber was born in Narail and is the finance manager at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka.
02 August 2023
The newly recruited teachers underwent a two-day IB-recognised professional development on the campus, led by our very own PYP Coordinator, Mr Abhimanyu Das Gupta, an IB workshop leader.
31 July 2023
AKA Dhaka welcomed a team of government officials to discuss and assess the impact of the Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) project.
30 July 2023
Suvina Shunglu was born in Varanasi, India and is the new head of Academy at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka.
28 July 2023
AKA Dhaka welcomed officials from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) office in Bangladesh.
28 July 2023
Aiden Muchemi will be attending Hope College in the US to study economics and psychology.
20 July 2023
Dani will be attending Berklee College of Music – the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world
11 July 2023
AKA Dhaka's Senior School organised the “TED-esque” event at the Senior School library.
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Welcome to the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad
The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad has been awarded IB status by the International Baccalaureate
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A better world through education: The Aga Khan Academies
Recent News
23 May 2025
Niranjan Seena Suresh, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Pavan Kumar about how he evolved and grew alongside the Academy over the past 12 years.
22 May 2025
Afshine Keshwani, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Ishita Gupta about how the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad has transformed her from a shy, curious little girl to a confident and passionate young woman over the past 12 years.
News
07 August 2023
The mid-term TPD session was designed to equip early primary teachers with phonological awareness of the alphabetical module.
04 August 2023
Gayathri Vinil will be attending the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) to pursue a major in astronomy and astrophysics.
03 August 2023
Abdullah Al Jaber was born in Narail and is the finance manager at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka.
02 August 2023
The newly recruited teachers underwent a two-day IB-recognised professional development on the campus, led by our very own PYP Coordinator, Mr Abhimanyu Das Gupta, an IB workshop leader.
31 July 2023
AKA Dhaka welcomed a team of government officials to discuss and assess the impact of the Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) project.
30 July 2023
Suvina Shunglu was born in Varanasi, India and is the new head of Academy at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka.
28 July 2023
AKA Dhaka welcomed officials from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) office in Bangladesh.
28 July 2023
Aiden Muchemi will be attending Hope College in the US to study economics and psychology.
20 July 2023
Dani will be attending Berklee College of Music – the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world
11 July 2023
AKA Dhaka's Senior School organised the “TED-esque” event at the Senior School library.
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Our Campus
Built on a 17-acre site near Bashundara, Dhaka, the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka offers state-of-the art facilities on a secure, landscaped campus.
The Aga Khan Academy Dhaka is located on a 17-acre plot in Bashundara, Dhaka and will enrol 750 students (K-12) with a capacity to expand to 1,200. Residential facilities will be provided for students and staff to allow for wide participation and enable a diverse learning community. The school has been designed by renowned international architects to ensure the best possible educational experience in a physical environment that resonates with local Bangladeshi culture and architectural traditions.
The design for the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka received the award for best ‘Future Education’ project at the World Architecture Festival 2017, held on 15-17 November in Berlin, Germany. The award recognises the excellence of the school’s design as well as the project’s intention to generate positive social impact, which arises from the mission and values of the Aga Khan Academies and the wider Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The vision of the Academies is to develop future leaders with the skills and knowledge to positively support development in their own societies.
Construction of the Academy began in 2018, with the first batch of students being welcomed on campus in August 2022.
The Academy is the fourth in a network of about 18 planned Academies offering the highest international standard of education to students in countries across Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East.
The campus has been specially designed by renowned architects and is purpose-built. Our facilities include the following academic and resource areas:
- subject and age-specific classrooms
- well-equipped science and computer laboratories
- library and resource centres
- rooms for the fine arts, music and dance, including individual practice booths and a music recording area.
The Commons building will house the dining hall and an array of spaces for school activities. It is designed to be the hub of student activity, serving as the Academy’s main space for major school functions, including music and drama performances, and public lectures.
Sports facilities
Our sports facilities are extensive and, when complete, will include swimming and diving pools and fields for all sports.
We invite you to visit the Academy to take a tour of our campus.
Head of Academy's Welcome
As I look across the vast open field adjacent to the buildings of the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka, I see students playing in the Maidan – a spectacular green space that resonates with youth, vigour and striving with enthusiasm. A place that inspires students to become successful in every aspect of life – being lifelong learners, internationally minded, principled and ethical.
The Aga Khan Academies is a network of Academies across South Asia and East Africa, promoting an internationally designed learning environment following the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. The latest addition to the network, the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka in Bangladesh, was established in 2022 to realise His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV’s vision of a global learning community. We select students solely on their merit regardless of their socio-economic background.
The Academy in Dhaka has been carrying the 35-year-long legacy of the Aga Khan Education Service, Bangladesh, fostering an enabling environment to contribute to Bangladesh’s education. The Academy adds to this legacy through our Professional Development Centre (PDC), which provides professional development opportunities for our teachers to strengthen their pedagogical skills. Additionally, the PDC contributes to the Bangladeshi education sector through various outreach programmes, such as the Knowledge and Innovation Exchange project and the Teacher Preparation Programme and it partners with the government on various initiatives.
The Aga Khan Academies network invests in exceptional students who are expected to become future leaders committed to giving back to their community. For example, the Class of 2024 achieved a unique distinction in their IB Diploma Programme examinations with an average score of 34.8, which surpasses the IB global average of 30.32. We are committed to achieving more in the future. Besides striving for excellence in education, we want our students to become better humans, having the core attributes of the Aga Khan Academies Learner Profile instilled in them.
Our students are achieving remarkable results in various fields, from academics and sports to service learning activities that contribute to various social causes. Their responsible actions and commitment to society’s betterment make us proud as a community consisting of parents, teachers and staff. In addition to keeping up with the fast-paced dynamics of the 21st century, we inspire students to look back and become resilient, so they act responsibly towards their community and the planet.
Welcome to the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka! We are fortunate to have you in our community as we embark on this exciting journey of true academic excellence!
Yours truly,
Suvina Shunglu,
Head of Academy
Head of Academy
Learn more about Ms Suvina and her background here.
Speeches
20 May 2017
Director of Academies Salim Bhatia's welcoming remarks to the 2017 graduating classes at the Aga Khan Academies in both Hyderabad and Mombasa.
26 May 2016
Speech by Salim Bhatia, Director of Academies, at the 10th graduation ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
26 May 2016
Keynote address by Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta, First Lady of the Republic of Kenya, at the 10th graduation ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
20 June 2015
Graduating student Joshua Ekirikubinza's speech, given on behalf of the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa's Class of 2015
26 May 2015
Welcome address by Director of Academies Salim Bhatia at the AKA Hyderabad and AKA Mombasa 2015 graduation ceremonies (conducted simultaneously)
25 May 2015
Keynote speech by Dr Matt Reed, CEO AKF India at the 2015 graduation ceremony in Hyderabad
20 September 2013
Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan at the inauguration ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad
20 September 2013
Welcome address by Salim Bhatia, Director of the Aga Khan Academies network, at the inauguration of the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad
25 May 2013
Speech by Director of Academies, Salim Bhatia, at the graduation ceremony at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
25 May 2013
Keynote speech by Mr Jan Mohamed at the graduation ceremony at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
08 May 2009
Remarks by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Academy of Sciences in Lisbon
20 May 2008
Salim Bhatia's welcoming remarks at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka
20 May 2008
Speech by Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka
20 May 2008
Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka
22 August 2007
Speech by H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy Kampala
22 August 2007
Remarks by His Highness the Aga Khan at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy Kampala
22 August 2007
Welcome address by Salim Bhatia at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy Kampala
14 August 2007
Salim Bhatia's welcoming remarks at the residential campus foundation stone-laying ceremony, Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
14 August 2007
Remarks by His Highness the Aga Khan at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the residential campus, Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
22 September 2006
Opening remarks by Salim Bhatia at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad
22 September 2006
Remarks by His Highness the Aga Khan at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad
22 September 2006
Speech by the Chief Minister at the foundation-stone laying ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad
17 March 2005
Remarks by His Highness the Aga Khan at the groundbreaking ceremony of the International Academic Centre of Excellence, Dar es Salaam
