Rahul Ananda to headline ‘Great Victory Day Cultural Programme’ in Lisbon

To celebrate the Great Victory Day, a “Great Victory Day Celebration and Cultural Programme” will be held on December 28 with the participation of expatriate Bangladeshis living in Portugal.
16 December 2025, 05:02 AM

Court case filed over alleged fraud in Atif Aslam concert

A fraud case has been filed in a Dhaka court against organisers, including a co-founder of Main Stage Inc, following the cancellation of Pakistani singer Atif Aslam's December 13 concert and the alleged failure to refund tickets.
15 December 2025, 11:55 AM

Shahid Mahmud Jangi honoured at 70 through songs and memory

Titled “Apon Aloy Shahid Mahmud Jangi: Gaaney Gaaney Souttor,” the programme brought together musicians, writers, and cultural figures to reflect on Jangi’s contribution to Bangladeshi music. The event was organised by Ajob Karkhana.
15 December 2025, 08:14 AM

The strange science behind Spotify Wrapped and its unexpected results

Real life is messy; algorithms tidy it up. Maybe that’s why we love Wrapped so much. Maybe that’s why we forgive it when it gets things wrong. And maybe that’s why we laugh every year when the Pritam meme resurfaces, because the truth is, no matter what we listen to, Wrapped tells us a story we are secretly eager to believe.
14 December 2025, 12:09 PM

Hamin Ahmed blasts concert organisers for last-minute cancellations

The recent wave of concert cancellations due to promotional campaigns and ticket sales without proper authorisation has created disappointment among fans, musicians, and organisers alike.
14 December 2025, 06:00 AM

Jon Kabir performs ‘High Hopes’ for Zohran Mamdani

The performance took place at the Thikana News office, where Kabir appeared on stage alongside another vocalist as Mamdani joined them in the room.
14 December 2025, 05:44 AM

Musical evening honours Khairul Anam Shakil’s five-decade journey

The celebration drew music enthusiasts and well-wishers who gathered to commemorate the artiste’s enduring legacy in Bengali music.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
13 December 2025, 17:14 PM

Bassbaba Sumon reflects on his journey through music and survival

Saidos Salehin Khaled Sumon, widely known in Bangladesh’s band music scene as “Bassbaba Sumon”, has looked back on his eventful musical journey and personal struggles in a recent television appearance. The lead vocalist and bassist of the band Artcell remains one of the most compelling figures in Bangladeshi rock, both for his artistic evolution and his resilience in the face of life-threatening challenges.
13 December 2025, 08:31 AM

A nation without culture cannot truly progress: Khairul Anam Shakil

For Khairul Anam Shakil, celebrating five decades of music is not just a personal milestone; it is a reflection of Bangladesh’s cultural heartbeat. As a celebrated Nazrul Sangeet exponent and General Secretary of the Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha (BNSS), Shakil has devoted his life to teaching, performing, and preserving the legacy of Kazi Nazrul Islam.
13 December 2025, 03:00 AM

Shilpakala Academy hosts national dialogue to strengthen music education

The consultation brought together distinguished representatives from government, private, and other music institutions across Dhaka and divisional levels.
12 December 2025, 13:44 PM

Atif Aslam concert organisers served legal notice

Fan outrage intensified yesterday after Atif Aslam announced that his much-anticipated Dhaka concert had been cancelled. Until his statement, Main Stage Inc,  the organisers of “X Force Presents Atif Aslam at Main Stage Show Powered by Foodi” continued urging fans to buy tickets, repeatedly posting reminders such as “Final 4 Hours Left” and “Last 60 Minutes” before ticket sales closed.
12 December 2025, 05:11 AM

Atif Aslam concert cancelled after organisers fail to secure approval

Despite Atif Aslam publicly confirming his return to Bangladesh and organisers repeatedly assuring fans that the show would proceed as planned, the much-anticipated “X Force presents Atif Aslam at Main Stage” concert has been called off.
11 December 2025, 14:44 PM

Over 50 artistes to honour Zakir Hussain on first death anniversary

More than 50 acclaimed artistes from India and around the world are set to convene at Mumbai’s National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) for “Maestro Forever”, a two-day tribute commemorating the first death anniversary of legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain.
11 December 2025, 05:19 AM

Hamin Ahmed warns to not vote without a cultural manifesto

With the national election approaching, Hamin Ahmed, a leading member of the popular band Miles, has called on political parties to present clear plans for music and culture in their election manifestos.
10 December 2025, 06:38 AM

Musical tribute to celebrate lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi’s 70-year journey

A special musical gathering titled “Apon Aloy Shahid Mahmud Jangi: Gane Gane Sattor” will be held on 12 December to celebrate the 70-year life and creative journey of renowned Bangladeshi lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi, whose contribution shaped the soundscape of the country’s band music in the 1980s and 1990s.
8 December 2025, 04:57 AM

Nachiketa rushed to hospital after sudden cardiac complications

The singer experienced acute chest discomfort on Saturday night and was admitted around 2 am. Doctors diagnosed a cardiac problem and installed two stents to stabilise his condition. Hospital sources said Nachiketa is now in a stable condition.
7 December 2025, 09:08 AM

Where the Isar meets Buriganga: JISR’s soundscape captivates Dhaka

Held on December 5, the event marked the group’s return to Dhaka after three years and drew an enthusiastic audience.
6 December 2025, 06:11 AM

Behind the curtains of Mahtim’s melody

He began his musical journey in 2018 with three covers before making his original debut. “I started with a Rabindranath mashup, ‘Ei Mon Tomake Dilam’, and ‘Ei Poth Jodi Na Shesh Hoy’. Within a month, I released my first originals, ‘Mon Bojhena’ and then ‘Buker Ba Pashe’,” he reminisced. “I feel fortunate that people accepted me so early on.”
6 December 2025, 03:00 AM

Farin-Imran release new duet ‘Mon Golbe Na’

Tasnia Farin has returned to the spotlight with the release of her new track “Mon Golbe Na”, which also marks her debut as a producer. The song, released yesterday under her own banner Phoring Films, follows her earlier success as a singer.
5 December 2025, 06:54 AM

Shonar Bangla Circus to perform at Harmony of Friendship festival

A special cultural event titled “Harmony of Friendship” will take place at Rabindra Sarobar today to mark the 100th anniversary of Russian public diplomacy and Bangladesh’s Victory Day.
5 December 2025, 05:23 AM