At its core, "Macbeth" is a tragic tale of unchecked ambition, lust for power, and betrayal. It follows the story of a courageous general, Macbeth, whose relentless ambition drives him to murder King Duncan, seizing the throne for himself.

Film star Siam Ahmed and television actress Jannatul Sumaiya Heme have lent their voices to a song in this Eid's special episode of "Ityadi".

Netflix’s latest crime drama “Adolescence” has skyrocketed to the top of the platform’s charts, reaching an impressive 24.3 million views within just four days of its release on March 13. The gripping limited series has quickly become the most-watched show of the week, as reported by Netflix Tudum.

The summit was officially announced in Bangladesh at a launch event held at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Dhaka, today, alongside a discussion celebrating 111 years of Indian cinema. The event, organised by the High Commission of India in Dhaka, highlighted the objectives and potential global impact of WAVES. Ann Mary George, first secretary (Culture) at the High Commission of India, shared the vision for WAVES, stating, “We aim to make this an annual event, much like the World Economic Summit in Davos or the Raisina Dialogue for foreign policy. This will be a landmark platform for media and entertainment.”

As someone who never attended a formal music school but was instead homeschooled in melodies by his father, Jahid Nirob tread his own path into the world of music. He started out playing guitar at homely ceremonies, never imagining that one day he would step into the role of a music director.

Is Xefer Rahman the new 'Boyam Pakhi' in 'Allen Swapan'? While Allen Swapan expresses his desire in the song, Xefer completely denies it, stating, "I am not the proverbial ‘Boyam Pakhi’." This musical conflict may linger for a while. However, audiences and listeners will get a clear answer when the series premieres on the OTT platform Chorki, during Eid-ul-Fitr.

Deepto TV has announced a week-long special programme to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, featuring a lineup of Bengali films, including three world premieres.

Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, a well-known figure in the country's entertainment scene, has embraced a new responsibility. She has been appointed as an ambassador for an animal conservation organisation that focuses on animal welfare, wildlife protection, and raising environmental awareness. Nawshaba will now dedicate her efforts to championing the rights of wild animals.

Iron Maiden, the legendary heavy metal band, has unveiled plans for a 50th anniversary book and documentary, both set to debut in Fall 2025. This announcement comes as the group gears up for their milestone tour, which will commence in Hungary this May.

David Steven Cohen, known for his work as the head writer of “Courage the Cowardly Dog”, has passed away at 58, as reported by animation historian Jerry Beck.

Shobnom Bubly has been a regular presence in Eid films over the years, and this year is no exception. She is set to star in the upcoming movie “Jongli”, directed by M Raahim.

Hollywood filmmaker Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing “47 Ronin”, was arrested Tuesday (March 18) on charges that he swindled $11 million from Netflix for a sci-fi show that never aired, instead steering the cash toward cryptocurrency investments and a series of lavish purchases that included a fleet of Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari.

Ahassan's path to acting began unexpectedly with modeling. "In 2023, I participated in the Mr. Franco Desi contest, featuring participants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. I won the title, and soon after, I started receiving offers for ramp shows," he revealed. Initially disinterested, he joined primarily for the talent segment, eager to showcase his passion for dance. "Dancing is something I’m passionate about, and when I saw that I’d have a platform to showcase it, I thought, why not?"

After closing out her packed Eid schedule, Totini plans to visit Barishal, her hometown, just a day before Eid. She last visited in 2018.

The web-series will begin streaming on Hoichoi on March 28. This marks the first collaboration between Jaya Ahsan and Ashfaque Nipun, as well as Jaya’s OTT debut as a lead in Bangladesh.

This Eid-ul-Fitr, Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Naznin Nahar Niha are reuniting as a duo in a new drama titled “Meghbalika”, written and directed by Jakaria Showkhin. Previously, the duo was first seen together in the drama “Mon Duari”.

The documentary centres on a legal complaint filed by Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual misconduct on the set of their 2024 film, "It Ends With Us". Lively further claims that Baldoni hired a PR firm to launch an online smear campaign to silence her.

This Eid-ul-Fitr, Jisshu is all set to star in "Borbaad", directed by Mehedi Hassan Hridoy. Fans were pleasantly surprised to see Jisshu in the teaser and the special video released on his birthday. With Shakib Khan and Jisshu sharing the screen, expectations are sky-high.

After receiving widespread acclaim for his performance at this year's Academy Awards, Conan O'Brien is set to return as host for the 98th Oscars, scheduled to take place on March 15, 2026.

With no concerts scheduled in March due to Ramadan, and a string of recent cancellations, the local music scene remains subdued.