Theatre Art Unit was established in October 22, 1992. The organization founded by a group of young theatre workers under the leadership of S M Solaiman – one of the most eminent playwright, director of Bangladesh – has staged 19 productions till date. Apart from regular theatre performances the group also organizes regular workshops, seminars and symposiums.

Theatre Art Unit organizes different theatre festivals at national and international levels often addressing different social and political issues. Many renowned theatre groups from abroad have joined its festivals. In turn the group has staged its shows in New York, San Diego in USA, Stockholm in Sweden, Lahore in Pakistan, Delhi National School of Drama, Kerala, Mysore, Kolkata, West Bengal. 

Theatre Art Unit introduced S M Solaiman Motivational Scholarship to inspire young creative theatre worker in 2005. It also has regular activities aimed towards honoring eminent theatre personalities of Bengal.