Bangladesh Translation Foundation is a non-profitable, non-government, voluntary and charitable organization.
To acquaint participants with the relatively new concept of Translation and Interpretation Studies by reading informed criticism in the theoretical field, thereby contextualizing the disciplines in general terms. To enrich Bengali literature and language by translating different literatures from other languages. To internationalize Bangla arts and literatures by translating them into other languages around the globe.
To fine tune participants’ working languages, so as to bring them up to the same level of proficiency like that of educated native speakers of foreign languages, and progressively train them to transfer messages from one language to another accurately and fluently.
To provide training in consecutive and simultaneous interpreting and sight translation, from beginning to advanced levels, in the legal, healthcare and business fields. This training will help trainees to perform to the standards of court, healthcare, or conference interpreters, as established by nationally recognized associations in those fields. This includes a foundation in the standards of ethics and practice in the respective areas.
To develop awareness of current issues in Translation Studies and practice, and of the importance of professionalizing this occupation as well as educating the public on the importance of and methods for using professional translators.
To introduce participants to real-life working environments through guest speakers, possible on-site visits, and in-class simulations and finally, through the internship experience. To equip students to continue learning on their own, by teaching self-assessment techniques and reflective practice skills. Participants will also receive guidance on how to further their professional development.
To enhance student’s linguistic competence in foreign languages and cultural awareness of contrasting elements between the dominant cultures and those cultures of various Hispanic groups.
To create a new standard of training and achievement for translators and interpreters in this geographic area, to train individuals for multi-competency employment, to keep pace with the need for linguistic specialists.
To arrange national and international meetings, conferences, and seminars for the development of the translation sector of the country.
To publish Magazines and Journals to create platforms for translators.
To publish translated books to encourage translators.
To organize awards and honorariums for translators to encourage them.
To arrange scholarships on translation studies.
To organize workshops, both national and international for translators.
To help translators and publishers on Copyright issues.
Bangla Translation Foundation is working on literary translation. You can join this foundation as a translator or patron of translated literature. You can join the Foundation as a Royal Member, Life Member or General Member by paying the subscription fees annually. We welcome you cordially.
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