Dhaka, June 4 -- The Theatre Artistes' Association of Dhaka (TAD) has expressed disappointment over the proposed national budget for the cultural sector for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

In a statement issued by the organisation last Monday, TAD President and renowned actor Azad Abul Kalam acknowledged a slight increase in the allocation compared to the previous fiscal year but described the overall budget for culture as 'disappointing.'

"Culture plays a vital role in shaping a nation's identity, history, and future," said Azad in a press release. "Yet time and again, we see this sector being neglected."

TAD pointed out that it had earlier reviewed the national budget and called for at least one percent of the total allocation to be reserve...