Legendary Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila is the protagonist of a forthcoming novel, “Mayar Singhasan”, by acclaimed fiction writer Abdullah Al Muktadir. The book examines her rise in Bangladesh’s musical landscape, tracing her artistic journey, personal struggles, and cultural impact.

“I promise that I won’t take another 10-year gap to release my next album!” jested Shayan Chowdhury Arnob, at the intimate launching ceremony of “Bhallagena” on October 27. This was his first solo album after “Doob”, which was released in 2015. A 10-year gap can be devastating to a musician, even someone of Arnob's stature—times change, styles become outdated, and industries move on. But this is Arnob we’re talking about—he helms Coke Studio Bangla, performs all over the world, and has relentlessly reinvented himself throughout the years, all while keeping his signature, quirky timelessness, which is also evident in “Bhallagena”.

The campus spirit is at its peak as Youth Hub presents “Cultural Fest Season 3” powered by UCBL, currently underway at Aloki Convention Centre on October 31 and November 1. The two-day celebration brings together some of the most talented young performers from universities across the country for a vibrant showcase of music, dance, and creativity.

Celebrated musician Arnob has released his long-awaited album “Bhallage Na”, a heartfelt tribute to late lyricist and poet Rajib Ashraf, whose words inspired some of Arnob’s most memorable work. The title track originates from a poem Rajib sent to singer Sunidhi Nayak while he was hospitalised with lung complications, asking her and Arnob to turn it into a song.

The band has organised a concert series to perform the album live. The series includes three concerts in Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, and Dhaka, featuring theatrical performances alongside the music where band members will share the stories behind the songs.

Alongside the musical performance, the festival hosts over 100 stalls, offering visitors a vibrant mix of food, fashion items, handmade crafts, and an art exhibition. There will also be indigenous and traditional cultural performances, adding further diversity to the event.

A rare talent, Zubeen sang in more than forty languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Nepali, and several regional tongues. He received a National Award for Best Music Direction for the film “Echoes of Silence”.

Pop sensation Billie Eilish made headlines at WSJ Magazine’s 2025 Innovator Awards in New York City on Wednesday (October 29) after directly addressing the world’s billionaires — including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg — urging them to use their wealth for good causes.

Over two nights, Enrique delivered a playlist packed with nostalgia — “Bailamos”, “Escape”, “Hero”, and “Be With You” — sending the audience into euphoric sing-alongs.

Dhaka’s rock music fans are in for a treat as “Conclusion”, a fan-favourite band,marks its milestone with a grand concert titled “X-Force Presents 15 Years of Conclusion.” The event, organised by Dhaka Broadcast, will take place on Saturday, November 1, at the KIB Auditorium in the capital.

The exciting lineup includes Joy Shahriar, Aseer Arman, Imtiaz Barshon, Rayhan Islam Shuvro, A K Rahul, Mumtahina Mehzabin (Modernotaku), Ishmamul Farhad, Rodoshi, Samin Yasar, R Bashar Lisan, Pehnaz Upama, Aung, Tanzir Shuddho, Muhib Faysal Lincon, and Maruf Mia.

The story of The Beatles is heading to the big screen in a never-before-seen way — as four separate theatrical films, each told from the perspective of one member of the iconic band. The ambitious project, directed by Oscar winner Sam Mendes and produced by Neal Street Productions, marks the first time that Apple Corps Ltd and the surviving Beatles — Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr — along with the families of John Lennon and George Harrison, have granted full life-story and music rights for a scripted feature.

On November 7, Sayan will perform at the concert titled “Ami Sundor Hobo” (I Will Be Beautiful) at the Bishwo Shahitto Kendro.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and “Game of Thrones” star Sophie Turner have set the internet abuzz after being spotted together during what appeared to be a private dinner date in London, sparking rumours of a budding romance between the two stars.

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has stated that he will no longer perform in Israel, distancing himself from the country’s government amid ongoing conflict.

Shironamhin is set to continue that legacy with the highly anticipated sequel, “Ei Obelay 2”. The track will be released as the final song of the band’s “Batighar” album in the first week of December.

Arnob’s previous albums include “Chaina Bhabish” (2005), “Hok Kolorob” (2006), “Doob” (2008), “Arnob and Friends Live” (2009), “Rod Bolechhe Hobe” (2010), “Adhekh Ghume” (2012), “Khub Doob” (2015), “Andho Shohor” (a mix of old and new, 2017), and “Arnob and Friends 2” (a remake, 2022).

Music director and singer Jahid Nirob has tied the knot. He is now married to Suchona Tasnim, a long-time friend and confidante.

Pop superstar Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have officially gone public with their relationship. The pair were spotted in Paris on October 25, celebrating Perry’s 41st birthday with a night out at the iconic Crazy Horse cabaret.

Actor-singer Nusraat Faria is gearing up to make a musical comeback with a set of new releases. Known for balancing her acting career with music, Faria first debuted as a singer in 2018 with “Pataka”. Since then, she has released four tracks and recorded another song with renowned music producer Fuad Almuqtadir early last year. However, the song is yet to be released — something she recently addressed during a public event, where she also shared insights about her new musical plans.