Work Experience
His responsibilities have included devising institutional policies, developing audience engagement strategies, overseeing financial operations, and coordinating recruitment activities.
Contribution to Prachyanat
He has been deeply involved in managing multiple wings of Prachyanat, such as the Prachyanat School of Acting and Design, the Theatre-in-the-Open program, Theatre-lab productions, the Research Cell, and Prachyanat for Children.
Under his leadership, these programs have flourished, integrating diverse artistic disciplines while remaining rooted in strong cultural values. Through consistent strategic planning and creative innovation, Toufikul has helped position Prachyanat as a model of sustainability and excellence in Bangladesh’s cultural landscape.
Contribution to Theater Teaching
Simultaneously, since 2001, Toufikul has worked as a full-time Drama Teacher at Scholastica School, one of the country’s premier English-medium institutions. In this role, he has shaped a new generation of young actors, thinkers, and performers by delivering a comprehensive drama curriculum from primary to A-level students.
His curriculum includes the history of drama, techniques of acting, ensemble work, and scriptwriting, thus equipping students not only with performance skills but also with the analytical and collaborative competencies required in creative industries. He is also responsible for preparing lesson plans, setting and evaluating assignments, leading rehearsals, designing sets and lighting schemes, and mentoring students throughout their artistic development.
His teaching methodology combines classical acting theory with modern performance practices, encouraging students to master voice modulation, stage movement, improvisation, and script analysis. In addition to teaching, he directs annual school productions that blend literary depth with creative stagecraft, offering students hands-on experience in theatre-making.
His leadership within the school’s drama department has fostered a vibrant theatrical culture, enriching the broader educational experience of his students.
Diverse Theater Career
His roles have ranged from emotionally charged dramatic parts to complex psychological characters, showcasing his adaptability and artistic depth. Many of these performances were part of Prachyanat’s core programming and often toured nationally or were featured in festivals, enhancing both his reputation and the visibility of Bangladeshi theatre.
Toufikul’s acting career is both rich and diverse. He has performed in numerous productions, including major classical and contemporary works. Some notable performances include:
Agunjatra (2023),
No One Writes to the Colonel (2020),
The Zoo Story (2019),
and An Inspector Calls (2016).
His roles have ranged from emotionally charged dramatic parts to complex psychological characters, showcasing his adaptability and artistic depth. Many of these performances were part of Prachyanat’s core programming and often toured nationally or were featured in festivals, enhancing both his reputation and the visibility of Bangladeshi theatre
His directorial work with children further highlights his commitment to arts education. He has directed children’s plays such as:
Tin Soldier and Paper Ballerina,
Bagher Saja,
Kupokat and Drighanchu,
Which not only nurtures young talent but also introduces youth audiences to meaningful storytelling. These productions often incorporate moral lessons, folklore, or social themes, reflecting his belief in theatre as a tool for ethical and emotional development. Toufikul has also worked as a voice artist, narrator, and scriptwriter for various media platforms, showcasing his versatility beyond the physical stage.