As Eid approaches, actor Tawsif Mahbub is pitching up for one of his busiest festive seasons yet. This time, the popular television star returns with the new season of the widely loved series “Bachelor Point”, while also venturing into darker territory with his web debut in “Chokro 2”. Alongside these major releases, he will also appear in several Eid dramas on the small screen. The lineup, he says, reflects a conscious decision to prioritise the audience’s taste this year rather than his own.

He first gained prominence through television dramas before expanding his career across stage and cinema. Known for his restrained, naturalistic performances, Suman belonged to a generation of actors who moved fluidly between mediums, helping shape Bangladesh’s screen culture in the late 1990s and 2000s.

She firmly stated that she would never lip-sync on stage, emphasising that performing live is central to her identity as an artiste.

Haq, often described as a “travelling minstrel of music”, played a pivotal role in nurturing generations of artistes across the country. Many of today’s performers, speakers noted, owe their artistic journeys to his influence.

Only four days remain until Eid. Ahead of the festive occasion, the Bangladesh Film Certification Board has granted screening approval to five films slated for release. The board’s Deputy Director, Md Moinuddin, confirmed the development on Monday (March 16).

Eid festivities this year will be accompanied by a wide array of new song releases from both established and emerging artistes, with tracks being launched across production houses and artistes’ own YouTube channels.

Bangladesh’s children’s television channel Duronto TV is set to present a diverse Eid lineup, featuring 14 foreign films dubbed in Bangla alongside its regular original programming.

Members of the film “Domm” were seen in the stands during the third ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, cheering for the home side.

He adds, “We were four brothers and two sisters. Including our cousins, there were 21 members in the family at the time. During Eid, we naturally became a large group. We never needed anyone from outside to create fun and excitement—we created all the joy ourselves.”

Musically, “Suddhotar Prem” leans on a soft, melodic arrangement by Arafat Kirty, beautifully composed by Arafat Mohsin Nidhi that allows the vocals to take centre stage. Imran and Konal’s expressive delivery brings a gentle emotional depth to the lyrics by Tonmoy Parvez, making the track both soothing and relatable for listeners.

Siam also expressed happiness about several films releasing this Eid. “It feels great that so many films are coming out. They are all our films — there’s no division. My first film’s co-star Puja Chery also has a film releasing this Eid — ‘Domm’, directed by Redoan Rony, who also directed my first drama. So we are all connected in one way or another, which makes me very happy.”

Alongside Nisho and Chanchal, the film also stars Puja Chery and Dolly Zahur. The screenplay has been written by Redoan Rony, Rabiyul Alam Robi, Syed Ahmed Shawki, Al-Amin Hasan Nirjhor, and Md Saifullah Riyad.

The story centres on Rana and Neela, two childhood friends who grew up together in the same village and were known for their playful quarrels. As life unfolds, Neela leaves the country to pursue her studies abroad. Years later, she returns to Bangladesh and visits her village with her parents. There, she unexpectedly meets Rana, her childhood companion, setting off a series of events that shape the narrative of the drama.

Bangladesh Television is set to air its traditional Eid magazine programme “Anandamela”, featuring a lively mix of dance, music and comedy for viewers during the festival.

Bangladesh Television is set to present a special band music programme this Eid, aiming to bring festive energy to viewers through performances by several popular Bangladeshi bands.

The 98th Academy Awards delivered a night full of surprises, memorable speeches, and historic wins as two of Hollywood’s most anticipated films, “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners”, led the evening.

“One Battle After Another” took home the top honor at the 98th Academy Awards, following a ceremony where the film shared several major victories with “Sinners.” 

Jessie Buckley won her first Academy Award on Sunday, claiming the best actress ​trophy for her portrayal of playwright William Shakespeare's ‌wife in "Hamnet".

Michael B Jordan has added another major milestone to his career by winning the Best Actor award at the Academy Awards for his performance in "Sinners". The actor received a strong response from the audience as his name was announced, marking one of the most talked-about moments of the night.

“KPop Demon Hunters” won the Oscar for best animated feature on Sunday, capping a record-breaking run ‌after becoming Netflix’s most watched film ever on its 2025 debut.