Recently, several Indian news outlets reported alleged "persecution" of minorities in Bangladesh. This misinformation has sparked protests in various parts of India, including West Bengal. In an unfortunate escalation, the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh in Agartala was attacked, with miscreants vandalising the premises and tearing down the Bangladeshi flag on Monday.

After 42 years with Iron Maiden, drummer Nicko McBrain is stepping away from touring, wrapping up his time with the band yesterday at a concert in Brazil.

The musician, renowned for his fluid, mellifluent solos and roaring riffs, was one of the core contributors to Artcell’s seminal albums “Onno Shomoy” and “Oniket Prantor”. After periodically releasing singles like “Fight Back”, “Shobdahoron”, and “Haranor Gaan”, he is now embarking on a new journey with his band EZ, composed of young and energetic musicians.

In his later years, Zafar retired from public life and lived in relative seclusion, supported by his children. He had been battling various age-related ailments and passed away at the age of 82.  He is survived by one daughter and three sons.

Taylor Swift has reclaimed her spot at the top of Spotify’s Wrapped list for the year. On Wednesday, the music streaming platform unveiled its much-anticipated Wrapped feature, an annual summary highlighting user engagement and listening trends over the past year. According to Variety, Swift was crowned the most-streamed artiste on Spotify once again. 

Seven years after his passing, his timeless compositions are still being brought to life, with the latest release, “Bhober Nodi”, adding to his enduring legacy.

Billboard, the renowned music charting platform, has officially crowned Beyoncé as the greatest pop icon of the 21st century. This announcement was made on Tuesday as part of the publication’s ongoing editorial series.

Listeners can now enjoy works by Rabindranath Tagore, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, Sukumar Ray, Satyajit Ray, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, among other famous local and international authors, through Shadhin Audiobooks.

The Oscars are currently in the throes of their selection process, narrowing down the global submissions. This year, 89 songs have made the cut, and among them is Iman’s track “Iti Maa” from the film “Putul,” directed by Indira Dhar Mukhopadhyay.

As the year draws to a close, Bangladesh’s music scene is buzzing with new releases and projects.

From BLACKPINK’s Rose to Stray Kids, TWICE, and SEVENTEEN’s THE 8, December promises to deliver a vibrant lineup of music to celebrate the holiday season and ring in the new year. 

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was released from prison on Dec. 1 after completing a one-year sentence for speaking out against the Iranian regime, the Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency reported early on Monday.

Tapan Chowdhury, one of the most popular singers of Bangladesh known for songs such as "Tumi Amar Prothom Shokal," "Pathorer Prithibi," "E Kemon Porichoy" and more, has recently suffered a heart attack

The sight of such a celebrated figure from the Asian subcontinent bowing in prayer among everyday worshippers resonated deeply. It highlighted his unwavering commitment to faith amidst the demands of his schedule.

Chhayanaut launched its December initiative titled Jagoroni (awakening) today, to honour the Liberation War. They will be releasing a new song each morning throughout the month as part of the initiative. To mark the start of the victory month and the debut of its digital platform, the institution broadcasted the national anthem sung by thousands of voices.

Dua Lipa stunned Indian fans by performing a mashup of her global hit song "Levitating" with Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic Bollywood song "Woh Ladki Jo" from the 1999 film “Baadshah” on Saturday.

Geetikobi Shongho Bangladesh yesterday announced its freshly formed executive committee for the 2024-26 term by appointing Asif Iqbal as president and Joy Shahriar as general secretary. 

Linkin Park is experiencing one of their most successful weeks ever on the Billboard charts.

American musician Bob Bryar, the former drummer of the influential rock band My Chemical Romance, has  been found deceased at the age of 44 in his Tennessee home. He was last seen alive earlier this month, on November 4. 

Veteran musician Kabir Suman, deeply connected to both Bangladesh and India, has expressed his deep concern over the current strain in relations between the two nations.