Experience Bangladesh’s evolving stand-up comedy scene as pioneers like Ahmed Ashik and Sara Zaman navigate censorship and inflation. Despite Naveed’s Comedy Club closing, Stand Up Dhaka fosters resilience, proving laughter remains vital for artistic expression.

As connoisseurs of comedy would like to say, “the stand-up comedy scene in Bangladesh is still in its infancy.” But what does it actually mean? It might be because of the lack of freedom of speech, easily offended ego of the audience or the performers or maybe the lack of open-minded approach of the crowd in general. Despite such hurdles, Amin and Ashik, the stand-up comedy duo are working on the art of comedy and nourishing the playing field that is stricken with drought.