![]() Baumann (1999) states, “Culture is dynamic it changes and develops over time. ![]() All these changes have played important roles in shaping the approach to cultural activities and attitudes invariably associated with the social, political, and economic environment of the country. Pakistan in 1947, the Bengali Language Movemen t of 1952, and the independence of Bangladesh in 1971 (Mukherjee, 2014). ![]() This study acknowledges such contributions and realises how theatre has been carved into a medium for the people to opine on issues in Bangladesh that plague them, be it in the past, present, or future. It does so by being informed through numerous interviews conducted with key theatre workers and visionaries who have played pivotal roles in elevating theatre in Bangladesh and positioning it on par with other countries in the global market. It also discusses the ripple effects of the Kolkata theatre industry on the theatre culture in Bangladesh. ![]() The present paper analyses the historical transformation of Bangladeshi theatre f rom 1972 to 2018 and observes the influences of western concepts of theatre in the context of Bangladeshi society and culture. The current research considers theatre as a forum that voices the historical eminence of a country’s culture and looks at how theatre has morphed into a democratic platform representing the voice of the people after the Liberation War (1972 – 1973) in Bangladesh.
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