affiliations
T
Actor, Coordinator and Designer
Theatre (or Theater) Founded in February 1972. Has produced over 43 plays, featuring celebrated titles like Payer Awaj Pawa Jae, Muktodhara, Meraj Fakirer Maa, Mukti, Baramkhana, Dui Bon, Tomrai and Akhono Kritodash. They have staged Bangla translations of Macbeth, Othello, and other Shakespeare works in collaboration with Nagorik Natya Sampradaya and the British Council, at major local venues such as Shilpakala Academy and Mahila Samity Auditorium. Internationally, productions including Muktodhara, Baramkhana, Meraj Fakirer Maa and Mukti have toured abroad and earned acclaim in global theatre festivals.
BTV
Enlisted Actor
Bangladesh Television (BTV) is the state-owned national television network of Bangladesh. It is the country’s oldest and most established television channel, known for its diverse programming that includes drama, news, documentaries, and educational content. Being an enlisted actor with BTV signifies recognition of professional acting credentials.
BB
Enlisted Actor
Bangladesh Betar is the state-owned radio broadcaster of Bangladesh, formerly known as All India Radio Dhaka and later part of Radio Pakistan. It was renamed Bangladesh Betar after the country’s independence in 1971. The radio station plays a vital role in broadcasting news, information, education, and entertainment programs. Being an enlisted actor withBangladesh Betar signifies recognition of professional acting credentials.
TAAD
Member
The Theatre Artists Association of Dhaka (TAAD) is a professional organisation established on 2024 to advocate for the rights, welfare, and development of theatre practitioners in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It’s formed in response to the absence of a dedicated platform representing individual theatre artists, as opposed to theatre troupes. Membership is granted to actors, directors, playwrights, designers, and stage crew who have been actively involved and successful in the Dhaka’s theater scene for at least five years.
TSP
Member
Theatre School Praktoni (also known as Abdullah Al‑Mamun Theatre School Praktoni). Founded in the early 1990s as Theatre School and later renamed in memory of distinguished playwright‑director Abdullah Al Mamun (1942–2008), Praktoni has offered foundational training in theatre for over three decades. The six‑month programme welcomes students aged approximately 18 and above, covering acting as well as technical design disciplines like lighting, set, costume, props, and sound. Each batch stages plays—often works by Mamun such as Aaina‑e Bondhur Mukh—at venues like Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Leadership has included academic Kabir Chowdhury as principal and theatre stalwart Ramendu Majumdar in key roles. The school remains a notable incubator of performance arts talent in Dhaka.
BGFT
Volunteer in Different Events
Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF) founded in 1980. is the central organization for over 350 theater troupes across the country, playing a key role in the theater movement by promoting cultural awareness and developing theater culture. Ershad Hasan is actively involved as a volunteer in various programs with the Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF), including festivals, World Theatre Day celebrations, seminars, and more. The federation works to protect the professional interests of theater artists, develop drama, and organize workshops and festivals at national and international levels. I have worked closely with him on many projects under this federation, particularly with Loko Natyadal, and can vouch for his character and abilities.
BPP
Executive Member
Ershad Hasan is a distinguished director and theater artist recognized for his remarkable contributions to street theater in Bangladesh. As an executive member of the Bangladesh Street Theatre Council, he plays a crucial role in supporting around 75 theater groups that actively engage in street performances nationwide. The Council promotes social and political awareness, addressing issues such as women’s rights, child labor, and bigotry, while fostering a sense of patriotism. Ershad Hasan’s leadership and unwavering commitment have made him a respected figure in the theater community.
FIAP
Life Member
The Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP), established in 1946. Ershad Hasan is listed as a Life Member of FIAP. Unites 91 national photographic associations and over one million photographers as of 2021. In Bangladesh, Hasan Saifuddin Chandan—the country’s first FIAP Gold Medalist—is a prominent figure who elevated Bangladeshi photography through documentary work like The People at Kamalapur Railway Station. . These photographers have collectively helped place Bangladesh on the global photographic stage through international awards, memberships, and influential exhibitions.
BPS
Life Member
The Bangladesh Photographic Society (BPS), established in 1976. serves as Bangladesh’s official representative to the Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP), organizing national and international exhibitions, competitions, and training workshops. BPS offers Life Membership, granting lifetime access to facilities like darkrooms and galleries, voting rights, competition entry, and event privileges. Ershad Hasan is listed of a Life Member. He have photography, helping elevate Bangladeshi photography on the global stage.
LMPS
Secretary General
The Legendary Moment Photographic Society (LMPS) is officially affiliated with the Bangladesh Photographic Society (BPS) since 2017, serving as a regional photography club under BPS’s umbrella. Ershad Hasan is serving as the Secretary General of the Legendary Moment Photographic Society (LMPS). The organization has gained much recognition as one of the leading Photographic Societies in Bangladesh through various photography training and exhibitions.
