Dhaka gears up for a musical Pahela Baishakh with concerts
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‘Unmatched’: Eminent Bangladeshi artistes reminisce Asha Bhosle
12 April 2026, 19:54 PM
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In memoriam / The voice that reimagined itself in every era: Asha Bhosle (1933-2026)
12 April 2026, 20:50 PM
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The world has lost a rare jewel: Runa Laila on Asha Bhosle
12 April 2026, 17:24 PM
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Asha Bhosle passes away at 92
12 April 2026, 13:48 PM
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Imran teams up with Hridoy Khan for new song ‘Phire Ele Na’
12 April 2026, 12:08 PM
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Showbiz figures seek BNP nominations in reserved seats
12 April 2026, 11:22 AM
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Partho-Aisha feature in Pahela Baishakh special song
12 April 2026, 10:49 AM
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Every distinction is important: Angel Noor
12 April 2026, 10:37 AM
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Ferdous Wahid, Habib Wahid, and Aleem Wahid share the stage for the first time
Veteran singer Ferdaus Wahid, his son Habib Wahid, and grandson Aleem Wahid have recently graced the stage together, captivating the audience with their musical talents. The trio, representing three generations, presented a musical performance that left the audience in awe.
4 February 2024, 05:51 AM
Jon Bon Jovi honoured at pre-Grammy gala
Bruce Springsteen played a blistering duet with Jon Bon Jovi to honor the latter artist at a pre-Grammy gala Friday, as superstars including Paul McCartney danced along to an event heavy on New Jersey pride.
4 February 2024, 05:12 AM
Two decades of music for ‘borderless’ Saqi
An interesting detail about this artiste that might escape notice is his involvement in the 2021 web-series “Contract”, as an actor, which was directed by Tanin Noor. "I took on the character of Lady Gias, a transgender individual associated with an underworld gang."
4 February 2024, 04:00 AM
Musical collaboration marks cultural exchange between Bangladesh and Norway
As part of a celebration of cultural exchange between Bangladesh and Norway, the renowned band Chirkutt – often referred to as Bangladesh's global brand, and Marte Wulff, one of Norway's prominent musicians and climate activists, have collaborated to produce a new song titled "Let the Light In".
3 February 2024, 06:01 AM
Atif Aslam returns to Bollywood after 7 years
The artiste, known for his soul-stirring melodies, navigated restrictions that temporarily kept him away from the Indian film industry.
3 February 2024, 05:02 AM
‘Khuda Jane’ music video featuring Nadia launched
The song along with the music video was launched this evening, through a press event. Nadia shared that her co-actor Salman is also her business partner and together they own a salon in Mirpur. “This is Salman’s debut music video,” shared Nadia, informing that he is a former top contestant in the reality show titled, “Men’s Fair & Lovely Channel i Hero”, which sought talent for Masud Rana.
2 February 2024, 14:16 PM
9 Bangladeshi musicians on Times Square billboard
In a groundbreaking move, nine Bangladeshi musicians have made their mark in one of the world's most iconic locations, Times Square. This extraordinary appearance is part of the celebration of the Living Room Session, a warm and rustic musical endeavour curated by the renowned producer and composer, Pavel Areen.
2 February 2024, 09:25 AM
Universal Music to pull songs from TikTok
Universal accused TikTok of "bullying" and said it wanted to pay a "fraction" of the rate other social media sites do for access to its vast catalogue. TikTok said Universal was presenting a "false narrative and rhetoric".
31 January 2024, 13:07 PM
Sunidhi Nayak’s first solo album to release in February
The first song of the album, titled, “Arale”, is scheduled to be released on February 2. The other songs from the album will simultaneously be released on February 9, a week after the release of the first, the singer confirmed to the media.
31 January 2024, 10:47 AM
Chita Rivera, Tony Award-winning actress and singer, passes away
Chita Rivera, an iconic performer of stage and screen with credits including “Chicago,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and “Sweet Charity,” has died. She was 91. Rivera’s longtime publicist Merle Frimark confirmed the news to CNN on Tuesday, saying Rivera died “peacefully” on Tuesday “in New York after a brief illness.”
31 January 2024, 04:50 AM
AR Rahman clarifies use of AI to recreate voices of late singers
Renowned composer AR Rahman has addressed the controversy surrounding his use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to recreate the voices of late singers Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed for the song "Thimiri Yezhuda" in Rajinikanth's upcoming film “Lal Salaam”. The move sparked mixed reactions from fans, prompting Rahman to provide clarification.
30 January 2024, 10:32 AM
I assure you, I will recover soon: Kabir Suman
The immensely popular and acclaimed musician has posted a heartfelt message on his official social media handle from his hospital bed that read, “I have been hospitalised in Kolkata due to respiratory issues. I assure you, I will recover soon, so please do not worry.”
30 January 2024, 10:27 AM
11th 'Bangla Khayal Utsab' to begin in honour of Ustad Azad Rahman
The festival, featuring renowned classical ‘khayal’ musicians and more than 100 child artistes, will be taking place at the Channel i premises in Tejgaon from Wednesday evening (January 31) at 5:10pm to Thursday morning (February 1) at 9:00am. Additionally, Anonna Ruma is set to host the festival.
30 January 2024, 10:13 AM
Taposh-Mimi's 'Bhallagchena' hits the airwaves
Under the banner of TM Records, renowned Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty has made her debut in the music industry, teaming up with popular singer Taposh for their latest song, "Bhallagchena".
29 January 2024, 12:07 PM
How Taylor Swift's bold feminist move redefined music ownership
In a bold move, Taylor Swift re-records her first six albums to reclaim ownership from Scooter Braun, highlighting her fight against male control in the music industry. The re-releases, marked as "(Taylor’s Version)", not only mirror the originals but also include unreleased tracks. Swift's stance resonates beyond music, shedding light on sexism in workplaces. Her influence extends to mentoring emerging talents like Olivia Rodrigo, emphasising the importance of owning one's work.
29 January 2024, 04:45 AM
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan issues clarification after hitting his employee with shoe
On Saturday night, a video of Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan went viral video on social media where he was purportedly assaulting a man. The video was posted by a user on X (formerly Twitter). In the disturbing visuals, the Qawwali singer is seen slapping and brutally hitting the individual while enquiring about a bottle.
28 January 2024, 13:19 PM
Justin Timberlake drops ‘Selfish’ video, returns with first solo album since 2018
Justin Timberlake is set to make his highly anticipated return to the music industry with the release of his new album this year. Marking the arrival of his first major solo musical project since 2018, the "Selfish" music video debuted on January 25. This video single acts as a special prelude to the upcoming launch of his album "Everything I Thought It Was" in March.
27 January 2024, 06:00 AM
Folk artiste Ratan Kahar expresses gratitude for Padma Shri recognition
Bengali folk artiste Ratan Kahar – renowned as the creator of the song "Genda Phool", which gained popularity after Indian musician Badshah's rendition in 2020, is slated to receive the esteemed Padma Shri Award. In expressing his appreciation, Kahar underscored the Indian government's acknowledgment of his contributions to the field of folk music. At the age of 88, he sees this recognition as a source of pride and plans to attend the award ceremony.
27 January 2024, 04:30 AM
Sidonyx releases debut song ‘Feeling Low’
The singer has well-rounded training with different musical instruments and wants to start as a break-out star in 2024.
26 January 2024, 08:08 AM
Bannya wins Padma Shri Award
Eminent Rabindra Sangeet singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya has been chosen for the Indian government's prestigious Padma Shri award for 2024
25 January 2024, 19:28 PM