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.

The annual proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2020-2021 was announced on June 11 by Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal, with a proposed allocation of Tk 579.26 crore for the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, known as the governing body for the overall cultural sector of Bangladesh in general.