Renowned rock band Warfaze has been nominated for the Ekushey Padak, the country’s second-highest civilian honour, marking a historic first for Bangladeshi band music.

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Chondona also shared a personal insight into her late husband’s deepest artistic pride. “My personal feeling is that Ayub Bachchu would have been happier if his band LRB had received the award,” she said.

The music video of “Obishwasher Deshe” has been released under the “Ek Nirjharer Gaan” project on the YouTube channel “Gaanshala EKNC”. The video, featuring Megha as the model, has been directed by Mujahid Mijab.

BTS is officially returning, and excitement is soaring among fans across the globe. Netflix has teamed up with the group to live-stream their long-awaited comeback, marking their first major reunion after completing mandatory military service.

Singer-songwriter Ishaan Mozumder, who rose to prominence with songs such as “Darale Duare”, “Nithur Monohor”, “Jene Niyo” and “Gulbahar”, has released a new song titled “Jabo Jabo Mon”. The track was unveiled yesterday to mark Maghi Purnima.

Kendrick Lamar was the standout star of the 2026 Grammy Awards, leaving the ceremony with five wins after entering with a leading nine nominations. His biggest accolade came with Record of the Year for “Luther”, his collaboration with SZA.

Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny used his first televised acceptance speech at the 2026 Grammy awards on Monday to sharply criticize US immigration authorities, declaring “ICE out” to denounce federal agents’ actions.

Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has won his first-ever Grammy Award at the age of 90, earning global recognition for his spoken-word album “Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama”.

The British singer songwriter beat a field that included viral phenom Lola Young, becoming the latest in a line of rising talents — from Adele to Dua Lipa — whose early acclaim foreshadowed long lasting impact.

For them, a ray of light arrives in the name of Alok Nibash, an initiative by BANCAT, Bangladesh’s first holistic cancer care home. Here, cancer patients receive free treatment and accommodation, along with counseling and emotional support for both themselves and their families. It is more than a shelter; it is a space of dignity, compassion, and healing. This brainchild of Najmus Ahmed Albab, a cancer survivor himself, was born out of a desire to help those without the financial means to fight cancer, giving them hope, care, and a chance to rebuild their lives.

From youthful longing to philosophical maturity, Rabindranath Tagore’s creative life unfolded as a continuous journey rather than something stagnant. That journey took centre stage at “Jatrapather Anandagan”, a thoughtfully curated cultural programme held on Friday (January 30) evening at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi.

Bahraini rapper Flipperachi has entered the Guinness World Records after his song “FA9LA”, featured in Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster film “Dhurandhar”, topped the highest number of Billboard Arabia music charts.

The event was not only a tribute to the past but also a declaration of future plans. Gaanchill unveiled a new logo and vision, along with its new slogan: “Legacy never retires; it reinvents itself.”

Reflecting on the season, she said, “Spring is all about celebration. After winter comes spring, and it’s a season filled with passion and festivity. Everyone loves spring, and so do I.”

K-pop star Rosé is set to take the stage at the Grammy Awards 2026, marking a historic moment for the genre. The Australian-Korean singer-songwriter will become the first K-pop soloist to perform at the prestigious awards ceremony.

Celebrated music organisation Jolotorongo is set to host a special musical soirée titled “Gaan Geye Porichoy”, dedicated to songs from Bangladeshi cinema. The programme will be held today (January 30) at 6:00pm at the Isfendiar Zahid Hasan Auditorium of the World Literature Centre.

Springsteen links the song to the deaths of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, and Renee Good, whom he says were killed by a federal ICE agent during protests in Minneapolis. Pretti was shot on Saturday (January 24), an incident Springsteen describes as the second fatal shooting following Good’s death.

Nancy also expressed her disappointment, noting that there is not even a designated room or seating space for artistes at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC).

In a post on his private X account, Arijit shared that he will continue creating music, while also explaining the reason behind his decision to retire.