Bangladesh circus show faces uncertain future
Traditional live entertainment no longer drawing crowds hurting the performers’ financial prospects and livelihood.
Published On 2 Oct 2014
Performers in Bangladesh’s circuses have passed on their knowledge from generation to generation.
Children are trained from a young age, often dropping out of school to focus on their trade.
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But as the shows begin to draw smaller crowds, many wonder what their next act could be.
Al Jazeera’s Maher Sattar reports from Narail.
Source: Al Jazeera