Sabila Nur’s first music video in the works

Popular actress Sabila Nur is set to star in her first music video, for a song voiced by Imran Mahmudul.
14 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Shithi’s subcontinental ventures

After garnering accolades for the track “Raat Jaga Pakhi”, a collaboration with Pakistani sensation Shafqat Amanat Ali, talented singer Shithi Saha has now worked with eminent Indian musician Anup Jalota. Anup, considered a legend in his own field, is often referred to as the ‘Bhajan Samrat’.
13 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Nagar Baul, Euphoria and Strings to perform together in Dubai

Three of the biggest rock bands of the subcontinent- Nagar Baul, Euphoria and Strings will perform on stage for the first time at ‘Dubai Expo 2020’ on March 13.
10 March 2022, 18:00 PM

‘This book opens the unread pages of my life’

Celebrated singer Kumar Bishwajit is set to entertain bookworms with his autobiography “Abong Bishwajit”, which was released this year at the Ekushey Boi Mela.
10 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Four books by Fakir Alamgir available in Ekushey Boi Mela

Four books written by the legendary folk singer Fakir Alamgir has been published on the occasion of this year's Ekushey Book Fair. Last year, on July 23, the Ekushey Padak winner left us for good.
8 March 2022, 11:26 AM

‘Khalamoni’ Ferdausi Rahman returns with ‘Esho Gaan Shikhi’

The musical icon has finally appeared in front of the camera with BTV’s popular programme “Esho Gaan Shikhi”, which has been running for more than 5 decades.
6 March 2022, 12:22 PM

An enthralling musical evening with Anima Roy

Rabindra Sangeet exponent Anima Roy returned to the stage after two years with a solo musical show at the Sufia Kamal Auditorium, Bangladesh National Museum, Shahbagh.
5 March 2022, 16:56 PM

300 songs, One Konal

Somnur Monir Konal never had to look back after “Channel i Shera Kontho”, making her presence felt with her lively and mellifluous voice in films, singles and albums. 
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Nazrul Utsav 2022’ to commemorate the National Poet’s legacy

A press conference for ‘Nazrul Utsav 2022’, a two-day festival to commemorate the work of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, was held at the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) premises at Shegunbagicha, earlier today. 
3 March 2022, 09:52 AM

Viral ‘Kacha Badam’ singer crashes his new car, rushed to hospital

Viral song "Kacha Badam" singer, Bhuban Badyakar, had a car accident yesterday.
1 March 2022, 04:28 AM

The people behind Real Magic

I was honestly overwhelmed to work with my Guru (Shayan Chowdhury Arnob), after 15 years. He curated and produced the entire programme, and am extremely grateful to be a part of it.
28 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Fighting a war with melody

It was the dreadful night in March 25, 1971 that urged a 28-year-old Mahmudur Rahman Benu, a professor of statistics at Institute of Statistical Research & Training (ISRT) and a music teacher at Chhayanaut, to pick up the rifle against the Pakistani army,
27 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Partha and Bappa Mazumder to appear together in “Hoye Jao Tumi”

Noted musicians and brothers Partha Majumder and Bappa Mazumder will appear in a music video together for the first time. They have collaborated for the song “Hoye Jao Tumi”, composed by Partha, and voiced by Bappa.
26 February 2022, 18:00 PM

In loving memory of Kausar Ahmed Chaudhury

Celebrated astrologer and lyricist Kausar Ahmed Chaudhury passed away on the night of February 22, after battling with various health complications.
23 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Coke Studio Bangla proves naysayers wrong, opens with Hajong song

The first episode of Coke Studio Bangla opened with “Nasek Nasek”, a Hajong song written by talented singer Animes Roy, proving this criticism baseless.
23 February 2022, 16:41 PM

When a legacy outlives the legend

Known as the ‘Mysterious man’ to most and the ‘Addabaz Khuku’ to his family and loved ones, Kausar Ahmed Chaudhury would often startle people with truths that were supposed to be unknown to strangers. His songs echoed through the nation, while his horoscope column in Prothom Alo became a must-read to Bangla readers across the world.
23 February 2022, 13:36 PM

Nodi Rocks: A musical initiative to promote riverine beauty

"Nodi Rocks", a first of its kind initiative in Bangladesh by Salt Creatives, was launched on February 22 through a virtual event.
23 February 2022, 13:12 PM

5 must-listen songs of Kausar Ahmed Chaudhury

Bangladesh incurred a great loss yesterday with the passing of celebrated astrologer Kausar Ahmed Chaudhury, who became a household name for his horoscope readings on popular daily Prothom Alo’s “Ajker Rashi”. However, a surprising amount of people are unaware of the fact that he was also an eminent lyricist, having written many timeless hits for some of the most respected musicians of the country.
23 February 2022, 07:37 AM

First song of ‘Coke Studio Bangla’ releases today

Celebrated musical franchise ‘Coke Studio’ opened its doors to Bangladesh earlier this month. The first song of ‘Coke Studio Bangla’ releases at 8 pm on YouTube today.
22 February 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Supervillain’ might really be the ‘Greatest News of All Time’

Guitarist and composer Barakat Shovon recently announced his new project, titled “Greatest News of All Time”, featuring talented musicians from various genres.
22 February 2022, 11:45 AM