Bangladesh Theater Archives began its journey from 1986. The first phase was initiated with the collection of theater posters only. Later with the compilation of other ancillary theater materials it has taken the shape of a research institute proper. It has now turned into a full-fledged archive equipped with theater information and materials on theater. On different occasions theater researchers, teachers, students, theater activists/organizers, and postgraduate theater researchers have used this institution as their authentic source, and still are doing so. Moreover, the Archives have been invited by different theater institutions and government establishments to organize a number of exhibitions with the resources that it has collected and compiled so far. At the beginning these exhibitions were held by the names of individuals/institutions that sponsored them but at present the Archives are using its own banner for such events. Bangladesh Theater Archives gives utmost importance to these events and responds to each and every invitation with considerable interest and seriousness. As these exhibitions attract a large number of audiences, they tremendously incentivize the Archives activities. Besides, all these exhibitions are inaugurated by the persons of national as well as international repute. From 1988 until 2020 Bangladesh Theater Archives has organized 50 such exhibitions, which perhaps is a historical record. All this has been possible with the relentless help and encouragement of the theater activists and personalities which is the core guiding force of the Archives.

National & International organizations that have been invited to the exhibitions.
Bangladesh Group Theater Federation, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, International Theater Institute (Bangladesh Center), Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka University Central Students Union (DUCSU), Nagorik Natto Samproday (Dhaka), Arannyak Natto Dal (Dhaka), Dhaka Theater, Mohakal Natto Samproday (Dhaka), Bengal Foundation, Desh Natok (Dhaka), Selim Al Deen Birth Anniversary Committee, Meghdut Natto Songstha (Gaibandha), Titumeer Hall (University of Engineering Technology, Bangladesh, BUET), Tiryak Natto Dal (Chittagong), Anushilon Natto Dal (Rajshahi University),  Tarun Somproday (Sirajgang), Theater Center (Dhaka),  Somoy Sangskritik Ghosthi (Dhaka),  Nagorik Natangon Bangladesh, Goethe Institute (Dhaka), Theater Art Unit (Dhaka), Shahid Sufi Library (Faridpur), Theaterwala (Dhaka), Center for Asian Theater (Dhaka), Transparency International, Bangladesh-TIB, Sonak (Faridpur), SwapnoDAL (Dhaka),  Prangonymore (Dhaka), Sommilito Natto Parishad (Sylhet), Theater Dhaka), Bangladesh Bank, Ideal Student Cercal, Dupanchia (Bagura), Bangladesh Sangbadik Lekhok Forum (Tokyo, Japan), Bangladesh Assistant High Commission (Agartala, Tripura, India), Aanarta Journal (Rajshahi).

Distinguished persons who have inaugurated the exhibitions
Vice-chancellor Abdul Mannan (Dhaka University), National Professor Kabir Chowdhury, Renowned Cultural Personality Kamal Lohani (Director General, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy), Professor Sanjida Khatun, Prominent Journalist Mr. Santosh Gupta, Renowned Actor Abul Khair, Abul Mal Abdul Muhit MP (Finance Minister, Govt. Republic of Bangladesh), Abdul Latif Siddiki (Jute Minister, Govt. Republic of Bangladesh), Sahara Khatun MP (Home Minister, Govt. Republic of Bangladesh), Abul Kalam Azad (Minister, Ministry of Cultural Affairs), Professor Abu Sayd (Minister, Ministry of Information, Govt. Republic of Bangladesh), Asaduzzaman Noor, MP (Minister, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Govt. Republic of Bangladesh), Ramendu Majumder (Honorary President, ITI), Renowned Actor-Director Monchosarothi Ataur Rahman, Renowned Actor-Director Aly Zaker, Pabitra Kar (Deputy Speaker, Tripura Bidhan Shova), Renowned Playwright-Director Mamunur Rashid, Dr. Jiban Ranjan Majumder (Charge d’ Affaires, Embassy of Bangladesh. Tokyo, Japan), Tobias Biancone (Director General, ITI, UNESCO, Paris, France), Nasir Uddin Yousuff (General Secretary, ITI, Bangladesh Center), Mizarul Qayes (Secretary, Foreign Ministry), Sufia Nazim (DC, Bagura, Govt. Republic of Bangladesh), Renowned Journalist Monajat Uddin, MS Margaret Semil (President, Communication Committee) ITI Worldwide, Educationist Palan Sarkar, Luva Nahid Chowdhury (Chairmen, Bengal Foundation), Begumzadi Meherunnesa.

Exhibition list

1. On the occasion of ‘University Day’, 1-day exhibition at the invitation of Dhaka University Cultural Team in collaboration with DUKSU.
   Inaugurated by : Vice-chancellor Abdul Mannan
   1 April 1988
   Venue : Student-Teachers Center (TSC), Dhaka University, Bangladesh

2. 7-day exhibition at the invitation of Gaibandha, Meghdoot Natya Sangstha.
   April 1988

3. 1-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘May Day’ at the invitation of Aranyak Natyadal.
   1 May 1988
   Venue : Central Shahid Minar, Dhaka

4. 2-day exhibition on the occasion of the ‘first founding anniversary of Desh Natak’.
   1-2 July 1988
   Venue : Seminar Hall, Student-Teachers Center (TSC), Dhaka University

5. International Theater Institute (Bangladesh Center) organized 1-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘World Theatre Day’.
   27 March 1989
   Inaugurated by : Professor Kabir Chowdhury
   Venue : Student-Teachers Center (TSC), Dhaka University

6. Titumir Hall (University of Engineering Technology- BUET) organized a 4-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘Cultural Week’.
   1989 June
   Inaugurated by : Renowned Actor Abul Khair
   Venue : Titumeer Hall Common Room

7. On the occasion of the ‘92nd birth anniversary of world famous playwright Bretolt Brecht’, Tirak Natyadal Chittagong organized a 3-day exhibition.
   1990 February
   Venue : Shilpakala Academy, Chittagong
   

8. On the occasion of the Theatre Festival of ‘Bondhan O Mukti’, Anushilan Theatre Group (Rajshahi) organized a two-day exhibition.
   14-15 March 1990
   Inaugurated by : Renowned Journalist Monajat Uddin

9. International Theater Institute (Bangladesh Center) and Bangladesh Group Theater Federation jointly organized a one-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘World Theatre Day’.
   27 March 1990
   Inaugurated by : Ramendu Majumder and Ataur Rahman
   Venue : Student-Teachers Center (TSC), Dhaka University, Bangladesh

10. Sirajganj, Tarun Somprodaye organized a one-day exhibition on the occasion of the ‘Celebrating Commemoration Anniversary’.
    19 July 1990
    Inaugurated by : Nasir Uddin Yousuff
    Venu : Bhasani Hall, Sirajgang

11. International Theater Institute (Bangladesh Center) organized 3-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘International Seminar and Drama Festival’.
    17-19 January 1991
    Venue : Jynul Gallery, Art Institute, Dhaka University

12. International Theater Institute (Bangladesh Center) organized 5-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘International Seminar and Drama Festival’.
    18-22 November 1992
    Inaugurated by : MS Margaret Semil, President, Communication Committee, ITI Worldwide
    Venue : Jynul Gallery, Art Institute, Dhaka University

13. International Theater Institute (Bangladesh Center) organized 5-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘International Seminar and Drama Festival’.
    1995 19-21 January
    Inaugurated by : Aly Zaker
    Venue : National Museum, Shahbag

14. Theater Center organized a 1-day exhibition in honor of ‘Norwegian actress MS Unida’.
    24 September 1995
    Venue : Theater Center Auditorium, Green Road, Dhaka

15. Mahakal Natya Sampradaya organized a 7-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘Drama Festival’.
    1-7 November 1996
    Inaugurated by : Professor Abu Sayd, Minister, Ministry of Information, Govt. Republic of Bangladesh
    Venue : Central Public Library, Dhaka

16. Somoy Cultural Group organized a 7-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘Street-Drama Festival’.
    1-7 December 1996
    Venue : Central Sahid Minar, Dhaka
    

17. Nagarik Natyangon Bangladesh organized a 10-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘Drama Festival’.
    1-10 January 1997
    Inaugurated by : National Professor Kabir Chowdhury
    Venue : Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka

18. International Theater Institute (Bangladesh Center) and Goethe Institute jointly organized a 13-day exhibition on the occasion of the ‘Birth centenary of world famous playwright Bretolt Brecht’.
    26 November-8 December 1998
    Inaugurated by : National Professor Kabir Chowdhury
    Venue : Goethe Institute, Dhanmondi, Dhaka

19. Theater Art Unit organized a 5-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘SM Solaiman Memorial Drama Festival’.
    5 November-9 November 2001
    Venue : Guide House Lobby, Dhaka

20. Nagarik Natyangon Bangladesh organized a 3-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘Drama Festival’.
    31 December-2 January 2002
    Inaugurated by : Prominent Journalist Mr. Santosh Gupta
    Venue : Guide House Lobby, Dhaka

21. Bangladesh Group Theater Federation and Bengal Foundation jointly organized an 8-day exhibition on the occasion of the ‘Group Theater Federation' Divisional Conference and Drama Festival’.
    3-10 December 2004
    Inaugurated by : Luva Nahid Chowdhury, Chairmen, Bengal Foundation
    Venue : Ali Ahmed Chunka Auditorium, Narayangang

22. Faridpur, Shaheed Sufi Library organized a 3-day exhibition.
    19-21 February 2008
    Inaugurated by : Palan Sarkar
    Venue : Town Hall, Faridpur

23. Theaterwala organized 1-day exhibition in ‘Memory of renowned playwright-director SM Solaiman’.
    19 September 2008
    Venue : Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

24. Dhaka Theater and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy jointly organized a 5-day exhibition on the occasion of the ‘60th birth anniversary of famous playwright Nattacharja Selim Al Deen’.
    17-21 August 2009
    Inaugurated by : Ramendu Majumder (Honorary President, ITI)
    Venue : Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
    

25. Center for Asian Theater organized 12-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘International Ibsen Seminar and Drama Festival’.
    11-22 November 2009
    Inaugurated by : National Professor Kabir Chowdhury
    Venue : Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy     

26. Transparency International (Faridpur) organized 3-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore’.
    12-14 March 2010
    Inaugurated by : Professor Sanjida Khatun
    Venue : Town Hall, Faridpur

27. 7-day exhibition jointly organized by International Theater Institute (Bangladesh Centre) and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on the occasion of ‘International Seminar and Drama Festival’.
    15-21 April 2010
    Inaugurated by : Tobias Biancone, Director General, ITI, UNESCO, Paris, France
    Venue : Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

28. Theater Art Unit organized a 7-day exhibition on the occasion of the Drama Festival of the ‘Liberation War Theater Festival’.
    9-14 July 2010
    Inaugurated by : Abdul Latif Siddiki
    Venue : Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
    

29. ‘Remembering the Birth anniversary of the playwright Selim Al Deen’, on the occasion, Swapnadal and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy jointly organized a 4-day exhibition.
    18-21 August 2010
    Inaugurated by : Begumzadi Meherunnesa
    Venue : Experimental Lounge, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

30. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy organized a 4-day exhibition on the Celebration of ‘Victory Day’.
    13-16 December 2010
    Inaugurated by : Kamal Lohani, Director General, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
    Venue : Main Hall Lobby, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

31. PrangoneyMore, Dhaka organized 7-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore’.
    12-18 February 2011
    Inaugurated by : Mamunur Rashid
    Venue : Main Hall Lobby, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

32. Sammilita Natya Parishad Sylhet organized a 7-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘Drama Festival to commemorate the language movement of 1952’.
    24 February-1 March 2011
    Venue : Sylhet Auditorium

33. 10-day exhibition organized by International Theater Institute (Bangladesh Centre) on the occasion of ‘1^st International Drama Festival’.
    21-30 May 2011
    Inaugurated by : Abul Kalam Azad, Minister, Ministry of Cultural Affairs
    Venue : Main Hall Lobby, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

34. 3-day exhibition at the theater festival organized by the Theater to ‘commemorate the birth anniversary of famous playwright Abdullah Al-Mamun’.
    13-15 July 2011
    Inaugurated by : Mizarul Qayes, Secretary, Foreign Ministry
    Venue : Main Hall Lobby, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy     

35. A two-day exhibition at the Drama Festival organized by the Selim Al Deen Birth Anniversary Celebration Committee to commemorate the birth anniversary of the ‘famous playwright Selim Al Deen’.
    18-19 August 2011
    Inaugurated by : Begumzadi Meherunnesa
    Venue : Main Hall Lobby, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

36. 12-day exhibition at ‘Bhanga-Gara Drama Festival’ organized by Bangladesh Group Theater Federation.
    1-12 September 2011
    Inaugurated by : Sahara Khatun MP Home Minister, Govt. Republic of Bangladesh
    Venue : Lobby, Mahila Samity

37. Bangladesh Bank organized a two-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary’.
    26-27 November 2011
    Inaugurated by : Abul Mal Abdul Muhit MP Finance Minister, Govt. Republic of Bangladesh
    Venue : Bangladesh Bank Training Academy Mirpur

38. 8-day exhibition at Drama Festival organized by Mahakal Natya Sampradaya to celebrate ‘40 years of Liberation War’.
    1-8 December 2011
    Inaugurated by : Nasir Uddin Yousuff General Secretary, ITI, Bangladesh Center
    Venue : Lobby Main Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

39. 6-day exhibition at ‘Rabindra-Selim-Badal Sirkar Drama Festival’ organized by SwapnaDal
    1-6 August 2012
    Venue : Experimental Theater Hall Lounge, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

40. 6-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘60th birth anniversary of Theater personality Lucky Inam’ organized by Nagorik Nattangon Bangladesh
    4-9 September 2012
    Venue : Main Hall Lobby, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

41. Aranyak Natya Dal organized 7-day exhibition at the Drama Festival on the occasion of the `40th anniversary of Aranyak Natya Dal’.
    26 Jnuary-1 February 2013
    Venue : Main Hall Lobby, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

42. 14-day exhibition jointly organized by International Theater Institute (Bangladesh Centre) and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on the occasion of `International Theater Festival’.
    12-26 April 2015
    Inaugurated by : Asaduzzaman Noor, Minister, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Govt. Republic of Bangladesh
    Venue : Main Hall Lobby, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

43. Ideal Student Circle (Bagura) organized 1-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘154th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore’.
    9 May 2015
    Inaugurated by : Sufia Nazim, DC, Bagura, Govt. Republic of Bangladesh
    Venue : School Premises

44. 1-day exhibition organized by Bangladesh Writers and Journalists Forum (Tokyo, Japan) on the occasion of ‘Victory Day’.
    13 December 2015
    Inaugurated by : Dr. Jiban Ranjan Majumder, Charge d’ Affaires, Embassy of Bangladesh. Tokyo, Japan
    Venue : Akabane Vibio Hall Kitaku, Tokyo, Japan

45. 1-day exhibition organized by Bangladesh Group Theater Federation on the occasion of `Group Theater Day’.
    29 November 2016
    Inaugurated by : Ramendu Majumder
    Venue : Main Hall Lobby, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

46. 1-day exhibition organized by Bangladesh Assistant High Commission (Agartala, Tripura, India) on the occasion of ‘45th Victory Day of Bangladesh’.
    16 December 2016
    Inaugurated by : Pabitra Kar (Deputy Speaker, Tripura Bidhan Shova)
    Venue : Rabindra Jonmasotobarsiki Bhavan, Agartala, Tripura, India

47. 3-day exhibition on the occasion of the ‘43rd anniversary of the Nagorik’s regular theatre performances’ of the Nagorik Nattya Sampradaya.
    13-15 April 2018
    Venue : Mahila Samity Lobby, Natok Sarani

48. International Theater Institute (Bangladesh Center) organized 3-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘70th anniversary of World ITI’.
    1-3 Nov 2018
    Inaugurated by : Asaduzzaman Noor
    Venue : Main Hall Lobby, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy

49. A two-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘Anorta Drama Festival’ organized by Anart Natya Patrika.
    4-5 March 2019
    Inaugurated by : Mamunur Rashid
    Venue : Rajshahi University

50. 7-day exhibition on the occasion of ‘Bangladesh International Drama Festival’ organized by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh..
    20-26 June 2019
    Venue : Main Hall Lobby, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy