Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF) has announced that it is preparing a list of theatre artists for the COVID-19 vaccination programme. 

Eminent theatre activist and Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation founding member Shyamal Bhattacharya passed away on Thursday in his hometown Bogura. He was 81. 

The theatre scene in Bangladesh has never lacked its share of enthusiasts but like everything else was forced to bite the dust once the pandemic arrived and the country went into lockdown mode. Good news awaits however, as theatres are expected to get permission to stage shows once again, according to Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation's Secretary General Kamal Bayazid.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said cultural practices are indispensable for taking the country towards development.

With the participation of 400 drama groups across 64 districts, the first ever National Drama Festival 2020 will begin at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Wednesday.