Anjan Dutt backs Delhi student protests, salutes the protesters
24 July 2026, 14:07 PM
Entertainment
Atif Aslam praises Runa Laila, hopes for Coke Studio Pakistan-Bangladesh collab
24 July 2026, 13:11 PM
Entertainment
‘It has taken me 62 years to perform at my own country’s Shilpakala Academy’: Runa Laila
24 July 2026, 12:16 PM
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'I am slowly losing my ability to hear': Anusheh on leaving music
24 July 2026, 11:14 AM
Music
Atif Aslam lands in Dhaka
23 July 2026, 20:56 PM
Entertainment
Chirkutt’s Sumi invited by Warner Music Group: Collab incoming?
23 July 2026, 18:59 PM
Entertainment
Apurba’s musical night to kick off in New York
23 July 2026, 11:49 AM
Music
Singer-songwriters to celebrate Bappa Mazumder’s music at tribute concert
23 July 2026, 11:38 AM
Entertainment
James and Zayed Khan to share stage in Lisbon
22 July 2026, 12:02 PM
Entertainment
Tahsan Khan returns to the screen with new project
22 July 2026, 11:17 AM
Entertainment
I live close to nature now: Ferdous Wahid
Ferdous Wahid is one of the pioneers of pop music in the country. He has gifted audiences countless timeless songs such as “Mamunia”, “Emon Ekta Ma Dena”, and “Age Jodi Jantam”. Beyond music, he has directed dramas and films, and has also earned acclaim as a television presenter.
22 December 2025, 05:32 AM
Pink Floyd launch new music video for ‘Wish You Were Here’
Pink Floyd have released a brand-new official music video for "Wish You Were Here", marking the ongoing celebrations surrounding the album’s 50th anniversary edition.
22 December 2025, 05:03 AM
Warfaze postpones 'Forty Years Legacy Concert Tour'
Legendary Bangladeshi rock band Warfaze has announced the postponement of its much-anticipated “Forty Years Legacy Concert Tour” in Bangladesh, citing the country’s current situation and difficulties in obtaining necessary permissions.
21 December 2025, 06:27 AM
Arnob urges civic action following Chhayanaut vandalism
The desecration of Chhayanaut, Bangladesh’s preeminent bastion of music and Bengali culture, has prompted an urgent political intervention from one of the nation’s most celebrated musicians, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob.
21 December 2025, 05:54 AM
Violence is not justified under any circumstance: Kanak Chapa
Noted singer Kanak Chapa has strongly condemned the recent violence and unrest surrounding the death of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, saying those responsible for attacks, vandalism and arson in the country’s art, literature and cultural spheres can never represent his ideals.
20 December 2025, 10:36 AM
Barack Obama’s 2025 favorites list features BLACKPINK’s ‘Jump’ as first Korean track
The 44th president shared his yearly roundup of favorite books, movies, and music on Friday, continuing a practice he established while in office. Among the selections were BLACKPINK’s energetic 2025 release “Jump” and the American film “One Battle After Another” starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
20 December 2025, 09:48 AM
Unable to understand why the cultural centre was targeted: Chhayanaut
Work underway to identify those involved, says Farooki
19 December 2025, 15:56 PM
‘What a Humble Artist He Is!’: Minar Rahman on performing with Atif Aslam
In a social media post, Minar revealed that he performed alongside Atif Aslam at the university event. The Pakistani artiste praised Minar’s musical talents and offered words of encouragement, urging him to continue his journey in music.
18 December 2025, 15:52 PM
Litigation filed to stop unlawful event promotions after Atif Aslam controversy
The PIL takes direct aim at what the petitioner describes as a growing culture of false and misleading event advertising in the digital space.
18 December 2025, 08:04 AM
Rahul Ananda to headline ‘Great Victory Day Cultural Programme’ in Lisbon
To celebrate the Great Victory Day, a “Great Victory Day Celebration and Cultural Programme” will be held on December 28 with the participation of expatriate Bangladeshis living in Portugal.
16 December 2025, 05:02 AM
Court case filed over alleged fraud in Atif Aslam concert
A fraud case has been filed in a Dhaka court against organisers, including a co-founder of Main Stage Inc, following the cancellation of Pakistani singer Atif Aslam's December 13 concert and the alleged failure to refund tickets.
15 December 2025, 11:55 AM
Shahid Mahmud Jangi honoured at 70 through songs and memory
Titled “Apon Aloy Shahid Mahmud Jangi: Gaaney Gaaney Souttor,” the programme brought together musicians, writers, and cultural figures to reflect on Jangi’s contribution to Bangladeshi music. The event was organised by Ajob Karkhana.
15 December 2025, 08:14 AM
The strange science behind Spotify Wrapped and its unexpected results
Real life is messy; algorithms tidy it up. Maybe that’s why we love Wrapped so much. Maybe that’s why we forgive it when it gets things wrong. And maybe that’s why we laugh every year when the Pritam meme resurfaces, because the truth is, no matter what we listen to, Wrapped tells us a story we are secretly eager to believe.
14 December 2025, 12:09 PM
Hamin Ahmed blasts concert organisers for last-minute cancellations
The recent wave of concert cancellations due to promotional campaigns and ticket sales without proper authorisation has created disappointment among fans, musicians, and organisers alike.
14 December 2025, 06:00 AM
Jon Kabir performs ‘High Hopes’ for Zohran Mamdani
The performance took place at the Thikana News office, where Kabir appeared on stage alongside another vocalist as Mamdani joined them in the room.
14 December 2025, 05:44 AM
Musical evening honours Khairul Anam Shakil’s five-decade journey
The celebration drew music enthusiasts and well-wishers who gathered to commemorate the artiste’s enduring legacy in Bengali music.
13 December 2025, 17:14 PM
Bassbaba Sumon reflects on his journey through music and survival
Saidos Salehin Khaled Sumon, widely known in Bangladesh’s band music scene as “Bassbaba Sumon”, has looked back on his eventful musical journey and personal struggles in a recent television appearance. The lead vocalist and bassist of the band Artcell remains one of the most compelling figures in Bangladeshi rock, both for his artistic evolution and his resilience in the face of life-threatening challenges.
13 December 2025, 08:31 AM
A nation without culture cannot truly progress: Khairul Anam Shakil
For Khairul Anam Shakil, celebrating five decades of music is not just a personal milestone; it is a reflection of Bangladesh’s cultural heartbeat. As a celebrated Nazrul Sangeet exponent and General Secretary of the Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha (BNSS), Shakil has devoted his life to teaching, performing, and preserving the legacy of Kazi Nazrul Islam.
13 December 2025, 03:00 AM
Shilpakala Academy hosts national dialogue to strengthen music education
The consultation brought together distinguished representatives from government, private, and other music institutions across Dhaka and divisional levels.
12 December 2025, 13:44 PM
Atif Aslam concert organisers served legal notice
Fan outrage intensified yesterday after Atif Aslam announced that his much-anticipated Dhaka concert had been cancelled. Until his statement, Main Stage Inc, the organisers of “X Force Presents Atif Aslam at Main Stage Show Powered by Foodi” continued urging fans to buy tickets, repeatedly posting reminders such as “Final 4 Hours Left” and “Last 60 Minutes” before ticket sales closed.
12 December 2025, 05:11 AM