Founded in Dhaka in 2014 and incorporated in 2020 by Shunsuke Mizutani and Motaleb Rahaman Akash, Studio PADMA Ltd. is a pioneering animation production company in Bangladesh.

■ An Extraordinary Origin Story Our journey began in 2009 with a chance encounter between Shunsuke, newly arrived from Japan, and Akash, who grew up in the slums and had limited access to formal education due to poverty. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, they shared a profound belief: that animation is a powerful tool for social change and a vital industry for the nation’s future.

■ Mission & Expertise Our mission is to contribute to the development and education of Bangladesh through animation and digital content. By blending the inherent “warmth and humanity” of the Bangladeshi spirit with the rigorous technical standards of Japanese animation, we deliver compelling content for global markets, including Japan and China.

■ Driving the Industry Forward As a leader in Bangladesh’s emerging animation sector, Studio PADMA has served as the official Bangladesh organizer for DigiCon6 ASIA (hosted by TBS, Japan) since 2022. We are dedicated to discovering local talent and providing them with a stage on the global map.