Completed Projects
The Role of Performing Arts in Repression Management of Suffering among Prisoners in Bangladesh is a research project approved and supported by the University of Dhaka, commemorating its centenary and the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence. This project explores the transformative potential of performing arts—such as drama, music, and dance—in addressing the psychological and emotional challenges faced by prisoners.
The Brief
The research investigates how participatory engagement in performing arts can help prisoners manage repression, alleviate suffering, and foster emotional healing. By promoting self-expression and interpersonal connections, the initiative aims to empower incarcerated individuals and contribute to their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. The project not only highlights the cultural significance of performing arts but also underscores their role as a therapeutic tool within the broader framework of human rights and social justice.
Focusing on the therapeutic and rehabilitative potential of the arts, the project seeks to empower incarcerated individuals by providing them with avenues for self-expression, emotional release, and personal growth. It explores how participatory and creative engagement through the performing arts can contribute to managing stress, fostering resilience, and enhancing mental well-being, ultimately aiding in their social reintegration. This research underscores the transformative role of arts in humanizing correctional spaces and promoting social justice in Bangladesh.