The journey of band music in Bangladesh is witnessing a resurgence, with many recognising that it all began in Chittagong. Not only that but numerous successful bands and music icons have emerged from this coastal city, surrounded by the sea and hills. It's within this Chattogram’s landscape that this year's much-anticipated "Joy Bangla Concert", one of the country's biggest concerts is taking place.

Renowned theatre personality Ramendu Majumdar will inaugurate this three-day conference at the National Theatre Hall of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan will attend the event as the chief guest. While art maestro Mustafa Monwar will be honoured with the Rabindra Padak, this year.

The eagerly anticipated Nazrul Festival 2024 is all set to kick off on March 8 and 9 at Gulshan Society Lake Park, Dhaka. Organised jointly by Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha, Gulshan Society, and the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, this two-day cultural celebration promises to be a vibrant showcase of the works of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Dua Lipa has carved her name in music history as the first female artiste to have four songs, each surpassing 2 billion streams on Spotify. The pop sensation's latest milestone comes as her hit track "Levitating" joins the elite "2 billion club" on the popular streaming platform.

In an electrifying blend of raw energy and social commentary, punk rock band Fused releases their latest track, "Takar Chaka". The song, which translates to "The Wheel of Money" in English, serves as a scathing critique of society's relentless pursuit of wealth.

In a recent development, the estate of the late pop singer Sinéad O’Connor has issued a stern demand to former US President Donald Trump, urging him to cease the use of her iconic song "Nothing Compares 2 U" at his political rallies.

Recent findings from Ancestry have unveiled an unexpected familial link between global pop sensation Taylor Swift and esteemed 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson. According to the American genealogy company, both Swift and Dickinson are sixth cousins thrice removed, tracing their ancestry back to a 17th-century English immigrant who settled in Windsor, Connecticut.

BTS members have been keeping their fans engaged even while fulfilling their military service. In maintaining that commitment V, also known as Kim Taehyung, recently announced his upcoming digital single titled “FRI(END)S”, scheduled for release on March 15. The upcoming track is described as a love song in the pop-soul R&B genre.

On Sunday, 'rock guru' James returned to Kolkata stage after five years at Netaji Indoor Stadium, along with his band Nagarbaul for the concert "Pujowalader Gaan-Pujo"

Tasnia Farin has recently collaborated with Tahsan on a duet titled "Ronge Ronge Rongin Hobo," which was recorded on March 2. The lyrics of the song were written by Kabir Bakul, with music composed by Imran Mahmudul.

Although Swifties were geared up for all kinds of surprises on the first day of the Eras Tour in Singapore itself, their favourite songbird decided to unleash the big announcement on Day 2 instead. On March 3, Taylor Swift revealed her fourth and final bonus track from the upcoming album “The Tortured Poets Department”. Like yesterday, the Grammy winner again went live during her concert night at the National Stadium. But this time, an anticipated good news awaited the fans on the other side.

Popular musician Kabir Suman has announced the conclusion of his modern music performances, as conveyed through a social media post yesterday. However, he expressed his desire to continue regular performances focusing on Bangla kheyal.

So, what is the artiste looking for in a partner? “Well, she has to be a good, honest person, and that’s pretty much it.” While we are yet to have found the lucky woman with a lifetime of free passes to Minar’s concerts, here’s to hoping that we can finally write ‘original’ news about his wedding.

The pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani, 28, and Radhika Merchant, 29 so far have been extravagant, lavish and so out of the ordinary that they became the talk of the globe — especially with the world's biggest names included in their 1200-guest list.

Popular singer Anupam Roy tied the knot with Kolkata-based singer Prashmita Paul in a private domestic ceremony held on Friday, as reported by Hindustan Times Bangla.

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Badshah shared his insights and reflections on his recent trip to Bangladesh, shedding light on his experience and aspirations.

Legendary vocalist Subir Nandi's unreleased track “Ghoom” is all set to be released this week. Tanvir Tareq, a recipient of the National Film Award for his outstanding contributions to music direction, has composed the music for the song featuring lyrics penned by the well-known lyricist Shomeshwar Oli.

Pop sensation Rihanna dazzled attendees at the pre-wedding celebrations of Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, with an electrifying performance in Jamnagar.

Runa Laila, a renowned singer in the subcontinent, recently lent her voice to Bangladesh Betar after a hiatus of 13 years. She recorded the song "O Brishti Tumi" written by Suman Sardar, and composed by Sadek Ali for Bangladesh Betar's Transcription Service. Prior to this, she collaborated with children on a song for Channel i, tuned by Sadek Ali's tune. The recording for "O Brishti Tumi" took place on February 29 at the Drama Studio of Transcription Service in the capital.

You might know him as the drummer for Chirkutt, but Pavel has been especially prominent in the music industry as a music producer, dominating the ad film market and lending his talents to films like “Saturday Afternoon”, “Television”, “Doob”, “Piprabidya” and more.