Legendary Bangladeshi rock band Warfaze is preparing to celebrate its 42nd anniversary with new music and a special tribute concert dedicated to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson in July.

The organisations urged the government, cultural institutions and educational establishments to organise cultural events, discussions and awareness programmes across the country to commemorate the centenary of the historic song.

Ekushey Padak-winning musician Azam Khan is regarded as the pioneer of Bangla pop music. He was not only the first pop superstar of Bangladesh, but he was also a freedom fighter who valiantly fought for the independence of the country. Today, on his 15th death anniversary, this article chronicles this maestro's life, tracing his journey from the Liberation War until his death on June 5, 2011.

For many aspiring musicians, the journey begins in a studio. For Jahidul Islam Hridoy, better known as JD47, it began at a tea stall.

Bangladeshi-American DJ and music artiste Sanjoy has been selected as an official artiste for the 2026 FIFA World Cup album and is also set to perform at the tournament’s opening ceremony, the musician announced in a Facebook post.

Ever since groundbreaking films like “Toofan” and “Borbaad”, my expectations for new Shakib Khan releases have naturally heightened. Intrigued by the hype, I didn't hesitate to buy tickets for this Azman Rusho directorial to see it for myself.

After weeks of speculation and fan theories, Taylor Swift has officially revealed the mystery behind a series of cryptic teasers, announcing a new single titled “I Knew It, I Knew You” in collaboration with “Toy Story 5”.

June 1 marks the celebrated singer’s birthday. Kumar Bishwajit is currently residing in Canada, where he has been living for several years to support his only son, Nibir, who was seriously injured in a road accident and remains under treatment.

After three years, Nusraat Faria is back on the charts with “Loke Boley”. With its vibrant music video and Faria’s scintillating voice, the folk-pop track has already crossed 1 million views.

Her recent releases include “Dilam Tomay Kotha” from the film “Malik”, and songs from the web film “Tajmahal”, including “Shohag Chand”. She also has several new playback songs releasing this Eid across films and dramas.

Bangladeshi musician and songwriter Nafeez Al Amin is set to release a new EP titled “Beshi Joss”, a four-track project that brings together years of songwriting and collaborations with musicians from Bangladesh and abroad.

Friday brings a dense Eid television schedule across Bangladeshi channels, with blockbuster films, telefilms, dramas, music shows and magazine programmes filling the day. From Shakib Khan-led films to ensemble drama-heavy evenings, broadcasters continue their multi-day festive programming.

Popular Indian singer-songwriter Anupam Roy is set to return to Bangladesh for a concert in Dhaka after more than two years.

Actor-singer Nusraat Faria has returned to music after a long hiatus with her new folk-pop track “Loke Boley”, released ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.

K-pop group BTS returned to the American Music Awards stage after four years with a special appearance at the 2026 ceremony held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

As “Rockstar” prepares for its Eid release, one of the biggest talking points, beyond Shakib Khan’s transformation, has been its music. As a full-fledged musical film – still a rarity in mainstream Bangladeshi cinema – “Rockstar” places its soundtrack at the centre of its narrative.

Meghdol is all set to entertain audiences with its much-awaited concert, “Echoes of Eternity”, scheduled for May 30, the third day of Eid.

This Eid-ul-Azha, Bangladesh’s music industry is gearing up with a wave of new releases spanning folk fusion, romantic ballads and contemporary pop tracks. Alongside major production houses, many artists are also releasing songs through their personal YouTube channels.

Nazrul’s “Rebel Poet” identity is too constrained to limit him within a single frame. Nazrul’s poetry moves, shifts beyond even its historical significance. They take rebirth, vertebrate, enter speech, then public conscience, and Nazrul returns as chant—becoming the primary language of people’s struggle for rights, carrying an unyielding spirit in every movement when people most need him.

Through Nazrul’s words and Firoza Begum’s voice, farewell becomes something more unsettling: a promise never to disappear