Pakistani band Kaavish, renowned for their soulful tracks like “Bachpan” and “Tere Pyar Mein,” is set to make their debut performance in Dhaka. Known for blending semi-classical elements with contemporary music, the band enjoys immense popularity across Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.  

This year's “Riyadh Season”, organised by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Media, features artistes from nine countries, including Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. The 45-day event, which began on October 12, will conclude on November 30.

In a video shared on her Facebook page on Sunday, the artiste thanked her fans for their continuous support over the years and gifted them her YouTube presence.

This year is particularly special as it celebrates 60 years of her illustrious musical journey—a milestone only a few can claim. Runa Laila remains unmatched in her craft; her name is synonymous with music and is cherished by fans worldwide.

On a show featuring a stellar lineup, which included the epitomes of '90s Bangla rock — Miles, Nagar Baul, Ark, and Dalchhut — alongside Drockstar Shuvo and the prodigious Oni Hasan, with Jon Kabir, Jamshed Chowdhury, and Kazi Zohad Yazdani, perhaps the most delightful scene was seeing a notable number of attendees who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s.

On a quiet autumn evening, we visited Arnob’s studio, Kolorob, where he shared reflections on his musical career, insights into his creative journey in art, and his upcoming projects.

In 2022, Aashish Khan earned a Grammy nomination in the "Best Traditional World Music Album" category for his album “Golden Strings of the Sarod”. His contribution to Indian classical music resonated globally, and he performed several times in Bangladesh during his illustrious career.  

Organised by Noor Events, the programme will begin at 6pm, at the Attention Network Auditorium in Dhaka Trade Centre, Karwan Bazar. The artistes of Joler Gaan will perform non-stop for two hours.

Tonight, Blue Brick Communications is hosting an event featuring four iconic bands from the '90s — Nagar Baul, Ark, Miles, and Dalchhut will take the stage, alongside performances by Jon Kabir, Oni Hasan, and Drockstar Shuvo.

A new reality talent show, “The Cage”, aims to elevate the rock band scene in Bangladesh. Launched to provide a platform for emerging rock bands, the competition is designed to showcase undiscovered musical talent from across the country.

“Cultural Fest 2.0,” a national youth talent competition is set to take place on November 15 at the Aloki Convention Centre in Gulshan in the capital. 

This additional concert follows previous shows announced in Mumbai at the DY Patil Sports Stadium on January 18, 19, and 21. This tour marks Coldplay's largest-ever stadium performance in India, expected to host 100,000 fans. 

Aajob Karkhana is set to host "Gaane Gaane Shayan," a solo concert by Farzana Wahid Shayan, at the National Art Gallery Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on next Friday (November 22).

Taylor Swift, Tyla, and Sabrina Carpenter have emerged as the top winners at the “2024 MTV Europe Music Awards”. The evening also featured a heartfelt video tribute to former One Direction member Liam Payne.

Narayan’s contributions earned him prestigious honours, including the Padma Vibhushan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, cementing his place in Indian music history.

The celebrated vocalist Fahmida Nabi shared the stage with popular music director and singer Muza in a concert yesterday (November 9), in San Jose, California, USA. Fahmida had already arrived in the United States, while sources revealed that Muza flew in from London to participate.

The Beatles' final release, “Now and Then”, has earned two Grammy nominations, bringing the iconic band back into Grammy contention after nearly three decades.

On Friday, November 8, the Recording Academy revealed the list of nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards, sparking discontent among K-pop fans, particularly the Armys who support BTS. The announcement came as a disappointment, as no K-pop artistes received nominations for the upcoming event.

Celebrated singer Baby Naznin is all set to return to Bangladesh after spending eight years in the United States. Her brother, Enam Sarkar informed The Daily Star that she is expected to arrive tomorrow.

As a bonus, former Warfaze guitarist Oni Hasan has been added to the lineup with the four bands, heightening the excitement among fans for the concert.