Pratul Mukhopadhyay, a personification of Ekushey February’s spirit
20 February 2026, 09:07 AM
Culture
New Valentine’s Day song brings Abir Sadaf and ‘Laage Ura Dhura’ singer together in AI-crafted music video
5 February 2026, 11:57 AM
Music
Special programme at Shilpakala marks Farida Parveen’s birth anniversary
31 December 2025, 06:12 AM
Music
Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' launches with global promotion
3 October 2025, 08:16 AM
Arts & Entertainment
Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
16 September 2025, 04:23 AM
TV & Film
AK Ratul laid to rest beside his father
28 July 2025, 05:24 AM
Music
Ed Sheeran showcases debut collection of Jackson Pollock-esque art
10 July 2025, 05:30 AM
Music
‘Kaanta Laga’ fame Shefali Jariwala dies at 42
28 June 2025, 03:46 AM
Music
Khamkheyali Sabha honours Sanjida Khatun’s legacy with memorial tribute
3 June 2025, 12:44 PM
Music
International Jazz Day Special / A jazz sanctuary amidst Dhaka’s familiar chaos
30 April 2025, 11:57 AM
Entertainment
Jazz innovator Wayne Shorter dies at 89
Wayne Shorter, the storied saxophonist considered one of America's greatest jazz composers and among the genre's leading risk-takers, died on Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 89
2 March 2023, 20:08 PM
Registration opens for Joy Bangla Concert
Registration for Joy Bangla Concert has kicked off, with an overwhelming rush among young music lovers to avail the opportunity to enjoy one of the biggest live music events in the country
2 March 2023, 19:26 PM
Kurigram’s Bhawaiya Bhaskar’s biography taught in Indian university
Barma told The Daily Star that he is a folk music artist listed by Bangladesh Radio and Bangladesh Television. He has sung more than a thousand Bhawaiya songs on radio and television.
27 February 2023, 14:33 PM
R Kelly gets another 20 yrs for child pornography
Kelly, 56, is already serving a 30-year sentence he received after a Brooklyn jury in a separate federal trial convicted him on racketeering and sex trafficking charges
23 February 2023, 19:51 PM
Burt Bacharach, composer of 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head', dies at 94
His songs, many written in a 16-year collaboration with lyricist Hal David, were neither rock nor strictly pop. They filled American radio and were featured in major movies, making them as frequently heard in the 1960s and early 1970s as works by the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan
9 February 2023, 16:38 PM
George Michael, Willie Nelson among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees
Late pop singer George Michael, 89-year-old country music icon Willie Nelson and rapper Missy Elliott are among the first-time nominees announced on Wednesday for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2023.
1 February 2023, 19:31 PM
10 shot during filming of rapper French Montana's music video in Miami
At least 10 people were injured in a shooting outside Miami during the filming of a music video by Moroccan-American rapper French Montana, police and US media said Friday.
6 January 2023, 16:48 PM
Bappa Mazumder honoured by Air Astra
National Award-winning music composer, producer and singer Bappa Mazumder was on an Air Astra flight earlier today, travelling from Dhaka to Chattogram.
On the flight, Air Astra honoured the artiste by presenting him with a bouquet of flowers. Bappa Mazumder shared a video to Facebook where the airhostess can be seen presenting him with the flowers.
3 January 2023, 12:18 PM
Rihanna shares first video of her baby
Megastar Rihanna has, for the first time, shared a video of her son, who was born to her and rapper boyfriend A$AP Rocky in May.
19 December 2022, 11:59 AM
Enjoy WC Final, Concert at the same time
As the madness of the World Cup reaches a crescendo, Bangladeshi audiences are gearing up to watch one last exhilarating match, between Argentina and France, on December 18.
15 December 2022, 07:00 AM
Gems of Nazrul organise tribute show on Victory Day
Gems of Nazrul has organised a special musical production to pay tribute to Bangladesh’s 51st Victory Day. The programme will be broadcasted on Channel i, at one minute past midnight, on December 16.
4 December 2022, 10:20 AM
Army Stadium all set for ‘Band Music Fest 2022’ today
Turning legendary musician Ayub Bachchu's dreams into reality, this year Channel i joined forces with the Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA) to create one of the biggest musical events of recent history.
2 December 2022, 07:09 AM
Misha Sawdagar stars in Islamic music video
Dhallywood’s iconic villain Misha Sawdagar might have essayed lecherous characters on-screen, but the actor’s real-life persona is quite the opposite of his silver screen portrayal. The “Boss Number 1” actor has always been outspoken in regards to his religious beliefs. Now, for the first time,
1 December 2022, 12:44 PM
Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at 79
Christine McVie, whose songwriting and signature vocals helped make British-American group Fleetwood Mac one of the best-selling rock bands of all time, died on Wednesday. She was 79.
30 November 2022, 19:52 PM
Types of people you see at a concert
The next time you venture out to a concert, keep your eyes peeled for these people.
26 November 2022, 17:00 PM
Ayub Bachchu’s guitars, memorabilia on display
What does one normally expect from an exhibition? Intricate pieces of framed art, curious art connoisseurs quietly observing the pieces?
Strangely enough, as I walked into the houseful gallery, I found everyone singing out loud to legendary rock songs of the late great Ayub Bachchu.
5 November 2022, 04:40 AM
Midnights: Taylor Swift's darkest album to date
On October 21 2022, Swifties worldwide rejoiced as American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift finally released her tenth studio album, Midnights.
22 October 2022, 14:57 PM
Singer Akbar Ali’s right leg amputated due to complications
Singer Akbar Ali Gazi , known for his performance in the popular show “Ityadi”, had his leg amputated after encountering severe health complications.
17 October 2022, 05:54 AM
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: A chance encounter, and the rest is history
The memoir provides a good primer to Nusrat's life as a musician and the legacy he left.
5 October 2022, 18:00 PM
‘No regrets in life’: Gazi Mazharul Anwar in his final interview with The Daily Star
Legendary lyricist, director, producer and screenwriter Gazi Mazharul Anwar passed away today at 6:30 am in the morning. He composed over twenty thousand songs during his illustrious career. Three of his songs have made it to BBC's list of twenty best Bangla songs of all time. On the occasion of his 78th birthday, The Daily Star interviewed the Ekushey Padak awardee and multiple-time National Film Award winner at his Baridhara residence in 2021.
We are providing the excerpts from the memorable interview here.
4 September 2022, 05:47 AM