Singer Asif Akbar is set to return to the big screen with a new set of film songs—this time created by celebrated singer-songwriter Kabir Suman. The collaboration marks the first time Suman has written and composed songs for a Bangladeshi film.

Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has revealed that persistent comparisons with his past work led him to question his relevance—and ultimately drove him into one of the busiest phases of his career.

Dola Rahman’s enchanting voice paired with Muza’s musical prowess in “Minoti”, which was released yesterday, is already drawing attention from music lovers.

Bakhtiar Hossain, the lead vocalist of Bay of Bengal, has announced his exit from the band, bringing a 15-year musical journey with the group to an end. The announcement was made through an emotional post on his official Facebook account.

Global K-pop supergroup BTS has officially announced its highly anticipated new album, “Arirang”, set for release on March 20, 2026. The project marks the group’s first full-length album as a complete unit since “Proof”, released in 2022. The announcement was made through the fan community platform Weverse, with the album to be released under BigHit Music.

Despite a noticeable decline in concerts this winter due to security concerns and administrative restrictions, a special outdoor music event is set to take place in Dhaka with a humanitarian purpose.

In “Anjan Niye”, Dutt also sheds light on his interactions with many well-known personalities. “I had close associations with many prominent figures in Kolkata. People know about my connection with Mrinal Sen, but what they don’t know is that I also shared a rather unusual and interesting relationship with Satyajit Ray. Beyond India, I have known many famous people around the world

The legendary composer revealed that while he never faced discrimination during his early Bollywood career in the 1990s, recent years have presented different challenges.

Veteran guitarist Ibrahim Ahmed Kamal of legendary Bangladeshi rock band Warfaze has shared a deeply personal reflection on his four-decade-long journey in music, describing it as the “greatest achievement” of his life.

Global K-pop sensation BTS have officially announced their long-awaited world tour, marking their return to the global stage after nearly four years.

Extending his congratulations on the anniversary, Shakil speaks with the familiarity of a loyal reader. “Everyday, opening the newspaper, I look for the Arts & Entertainment page, as it is in my interest and a space of comfort,” he says. “For those of us who have been practising music for decades, this page is a source of genuine joy and honour.”

Qinetic Music has announced the release of a new single, “Shohag”, marking a high-profile collaboration with Bollywood hitmaker Tanishk Bagchi and featuring Ivorian singer KikiMoteleba.

The ceremony will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will air live on CBS from 8pm to 11:30pm ET (5pm to 8:30pm PT). Alongside hosting duties, Noah will also serve as an executive producer of the show. His first stint as Grammy host began in 2021, during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

When Pritom Hasan recently shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of himself singing amid army personnel, fans immediately sensed that something special was on the way. The image hinted at a unique and exciting collaboration between the popular singer and the Bangladesh Army. Anticipation grew further yesterday when the first official look was unveiled — a photograph of an army uniform accompanied by the caption, “15.01.26.”

Over the years, Chirkutt has earned numerous local and international awards. This new year began the same way it often does for the band: with applause, trophies and live shows.

Released in 2000 under the Soundtek banner, “Hridoypur” has now completed 25 years. Yet, even after all these years, its songs remain vibrant and alive. These evergreen tracks continue to stay close to listeners’ souls—and will undoubtedly do so for many, many years to come.

Meanwhile, Sunny’s film “Ekhane Rajnoitik Alaap Joruri” is set for release on January 16. Ahead of the release, the filmmaker has been busy with promotional activities, with the teaser, trailer and songs already unveiled. Completing the wedding formalities before the film’s release has been a source of relief for him.

The current lineup of the band includes Probar Ripon, Seth Panduranga Blumberg, Shakil Haque, and Saad Chowdhury.

He also mentioned that he was not keen to discuss his personal life publicly at this stage. “I didn’t want to speak about my personal life in public. But I saw some false news about our wedding anniversary, which is why I need to clarify that we are no longer together,” he added.

Following the inaugural segment, the performances began with a choral presentation by Chhayanaut artistes, conducted by Asit Kumar Dey. Based on the resonance of Raga Malkauns, the piece brought together elements of five different ragas. Badal Chowdhury accompanied on the tabla, while Tinku Shil played the harmonium.