Several Bangladeshi musicians have officially joined forces to produce a new song, “Akashe Urche Mrito Lash” (Where Lifeless Bodies Fly to the Sky). The lyrics, brimming with support for Palestine against genocidal atrocities, has been penned by Tushar Rahman.

The presence of Pakistani artistes in Bangladesh has seen a notable rise since last year, with performances becoming more frequent on Dhaka’s stages. Today, two popular Pakistani singers—Mustafa Zahid and Aima Baig—are scheduled to perform at separate venues in the capital.

Legendary Dominican merengue singer Rubby Pérez has died following a tragic roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, just days after a performance in New York City. The collapse occurred early last Tuesday, killing over 100 people. Pérez was performing on stage at the time.

While the band has graced stages across the globe, this will mark their long-awaited live debut in Canada.

Artists from across the country, including indigenous performers, will participate. The celebration begins on April 13 evening with a traditional “Chaitra Sankranti” fair, featuring folk elements like nagor dola, lathi khela, and stalls selling local crafts and utensils.

The “Swadhinata Concert”, organised by the platform “Shobar Agey Bangladesh”, has been postponed by a day and will now be held on Saturday, April 12. Originally slated for Friday (April 11), the decision to defer the event was made due to a solidarity rally in Dhaka on that day protesting the ongoing Israeli attacks on Palestine, according to the organisers.

This marks the third straight week that “Eternal Sunshine” has held the No 1 position. The new edition includes an extended version of “Intro (End of the World)” and five fresh tracks.

The music industry is fighting on platforms, through the courts and with legislators in a bid to prevent the theft and misuse of art from generative AI -- but it remains an uphill battle.

Bangladeshi musician Armeen Musa has composed and performed “Nidraheen” for the upcoming Indian social drama “Widow’s Shadow”, directed by Suman Adhikary. The song, written by Dihan and featured officially in the film’s trailer, will continue to serve as a promotional track ahead of the film’s nationwide release in India this month.

Amadou Bagayoko, the Malian guitarist and singer from the Grammy-nominated duo Amadou & Mariam, has died at age 70 after a period of illness, his family confirmed.

Ed Sheeran has released his latest single, “Azizam”, a vibrant and danceable track influenced by Persian music, marking the first release from his forthcoming eighth studio album, “Play”.

Garo community band Heevklaw released a powerful heavy metal track titled “Janggi Tangani” on March 31. The song is a Garo-language rendition of their original English track “Cryptic Magic”.

Multi-talented musician Arafat Mohsin Nidhi and popular content creator Raba Khan have officially tied the knot. The duo announced the news on their official Instagram handles, sparking a social media frenzy.

British-Bangladeshi singer Mumzy has joined forces with New York-based Bangladeshi artiste Muza for a new single titled “Ki Kori”, released on April 2.

K-pop sensation BTS is set to reunite in 2025, with all seven members—RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Taehyung, Jimin, and Jungkook—expected to resume their musical careers after completing their mandatory military service by July this year. While Jin and J-Hope have already returned and begun their solo projects, fans eagerly anticipate the original OT7’s comeback and the announcement of a world tour.

Renaissance, the iconic band that began its journey in 1985, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. To mark this milestone, the band has decided to release a new song, titled “Diner Sheshe Shobai Eka”.

To celebrate the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has arranged a Chand raat special musical event. The programme will take place today at 7 pm at Nandan Mancha, featuring performances by Emon Chowdhury, Nancy, and Qawwal Ahmed Noor Ameri. Ameri is well-known for his expertise in Qawwali and Maizbhandari music.

Under the initiative of “Shobar Agey Bangladesh Foundation”, a series of “Swadhinata Concerts” will be held simultaneously in four divisional cities, including Dhaka, on April 11.

The catastrophic wildfires in South Korea have been a major news focus. According to the Ministry of Interior and Safety, 27 fatalities have been confirmed, with the toll likely to increase.

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