Rahul Ananda to headline ‘Great Victory Day Cultural Programme’ in Lisbon
16 December 2025, 05:02 AM
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Court case filed over alleged fraud in Atif Aslam concert
15 December 2025, 11:55 AM
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Shahid Mahmud Jangi honoured at 70 through songs and memory
15 December 2025, 08:14 AM
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The strange science behind Spotify Wrapped and its unexpected results
14 December 2025, 12:09 PM
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Hamin Ahmed blasts concert organisers for last-minute cancellations
14 December 2025, 06:00 AM
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Jon Kabir performs ‘High Hopes’ for Zohran Mamdani
14 December 2025, 05:44 AM
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Musical evening honours Khairul Anam Shakil’s five-decade journey
13 December 2025, 17:14 PM
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Bassbaba Sumon reflects on his journey through music and survival
13 December 2025, 08:31 AM
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A nation without culture cannot truly progress: Khairul Anam Shakil
13 December 2025, 03:00 AM
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Shilpakala Academy hosts national dialogue to strengthen music education
12 December 2025, 13:44 PM
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Nationwide celebrations mark July Uprising Day
The country’s largest public gathering marking July Uprising Day is being held today at the capital’s Manik Mia Avenue. The main highlight of the day will be the public reading of the “July Declaration” at 5pm.
5 August 2025, 04:19 AM
‘Proticchobi’ showcases Nowrid Amin’s artistry and global reach
Singer-songwriter Nowrid Amin kicked off the year with the release of his second solo album, “Proticchobi”, on January 1, 2025. Since its release, the album has been met with enthusiastic praise from audiences both at home and abroad.
4 August 2025, 13:00 PM
Odd Signature announces new concert date
The band Odd Signature has postponed their concert “Odd Signature: The Comeback”, following the sudden passing of sound engineer and band member AK Ratul. He was responsible for the event's sound engineering, originally scheduled for August 1.
4 August 2025, 05:10 AM
Get up, Stand up: When your musical heroes defied the authoritarian regime
In those charged days, artistes from across the country stood with the people. Musicians, too, found their voice in the revolution. They came together under a single banner, "Get Up, Stand Up"—a name borrowed from Bob Marley’s timeless anthem. And with that spirit—“Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights”—they raised their voices not just for rights, but against brutality, mass killings, and fear that soaked the monsoon nights.
3 August 2025, 04:00 AM
Fuad’s never-ending journey
I am currently recording a tribute album, one that I’d been planning for a long time. It will feature reimaginations of the ‘90s songs that we dearly love, voiced by the talents of the 2000s – It’s the ultimate ‘what-if’ scenario.
1 August 2025, 18:05 PM
Justin Timberlake reveals lyme disease battle amid successful tour
Justin Timberlake has revealed that he has been privately battling Lyme disease, a condition he described as “relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically.”
1 August 2025, 05:39 AM
Shafi Mondol releases soulful new track ‘Arshinagar’
Renowned for his spiritually enriched voice and mastery of devotional folk music, Shafi Mondol has returned with a new introspective original track titled “Arshinagar”. The song, released yesterday via Gaanchill Folk’s YouTube channel, delves into the depths of self-searching and spiritual yearning.
1 August 2025, 05:33 AM
Remembering Jewel: A musical tribute in his honour
It has been one year since the passing of singer Hassan Abidur Reja Jewel, best known for his iconic 90s tracks such as “Ek Bikele” and “Bedona Shudhui Bedona”.
31 July 2025, 04:57 AM
Odd Signature postpones comeback concert
Rock band Odd Signature has postponed its comeback concert, originally scheduled for August 1, following the death of sound engineer and musician AK Ratul.
30 July 2025, 04:31 AM
Apu Aman sings Nachiketa’s iconic tracks in ‘Abar Hothat Brishti’
Twenty-seven years after the release of the classic Bangladesh-India joint production “Hothat Brishti”, a remake titled “Abar Hothat Brishti” is now in the works. The original 1998 film first aired on television before hitting cinemas and went on to become a box office success. Alongside the storyline, its songs—especially those sung by Nachiketa Chakraborty—remain beloved to this day.
29 July 2025, 09:03 AM
Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' becomes highest-grossing country tour ever
Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" tour is now the highest-grossing country tour of all time with over $400 million in revenue, Live Nation said in a statement on Monday, citing a Billboard story.
29 July 2025, 04:54 AM
Rappers are not being given the respect they deserve: Shezan
A year removed, the rapper has now voiced his frustration in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, about how hip-hop artistes are being treated in shows organised in the aftermath of the July movement.
28 July 2025, 11:47 AM
Musical satirist and mathematician Tom Lehrer dies at 97
A math prodigy who began studying at Harvard at the age of 15, Lehrer spent most of his life balancing academia with an unexpected side career in musical satire. Born in Manhattan on April 9, 1928, he developed a love for piano early in life but never saw music as a primary profession. After earning his bachelor’s in 1946 and his master’s a year later, he continued doctoral studies at Harvard and Columbia, though he never completed his PhD.
28 July 2025, 07:42 AM
BTS’ live album debuts at No 10 on Billboard 200
BTS’ first live album, “Permission to Dance on Stage — Live”, has entered the Billboard 200 at No 10, as per the latest chart preview released Sunday (July 27) in the US.
28 July 2025, 04:29 AM
AK Ratul, frontman of Owned, no more
Ratul, alongside Owned, carved a blazing path in Bangladesh's underground music industry, leaning heavily towards nu-metal and grunge-inspired music
27 July 2025, 11:22 AM
Warfaze to embark on tour marking 40 years of rock music
Legendary Bangladeshi rock band Warfaze is set to embark on a two-month Canada tour this September and October, marking four decades of their musical journey.
26 July 2025, 07:40 AM
Jungkook becomes first Asian soloist with 100m streams on all originals
BTS member Jungkook continues to cement his legacy in global music history. The 27-year-old K-pop sensation has officially become the first Asian solo artiste to surpass 100 million streams on every original solo track released under his Spotify profile, according to the World Music Awards on July 21.
26 July 2025, 07:31 AM
Slipknot to release 40+ unreleased tracks for 25th anniversary reissue
American heavy metal band Slipknot are marking the 25th anniversary of their landmark debut album with a special reissue of Slipknot (1999), featuring more than 40 previously unreleased tracks. As reported by Billboard, the deluxe edition will be released on September 5 under Roadrunner Records.
26 July 2025, 04:16 AM
Jennifer Lopez drops sizzling new single on her 56th birthday
Jennifer Lopez celebrated turning 56 in true J Lo style — by gifting fans a bold new anthem. The global pop icon marked her birthday on Thursday with the release of her first solo track of the year, aptly titled “Birthday”.
25 July 2025, 10:03 AM
Mahtim Shakib launches YouTube series to tell real-life stories
The show, according to Mahtim, aims to share stories from real life through various formats, including visuals, recitations, drama, and music. This series marks a creative shift for the artiste, who is known primarily for his musical work and strong digital following.
25 July 2025, 04:59 AM