James echoed the sentiment, stating that the cancellation was entirely due to the organisers’ failure.

Popular Bangladeshi rock band Mechanix is celebrating two decades of its musical journey with a mega concert in Dhaka today (Saturday).

From Karnival to Level Five, from Pritom Hasan to Xefer, a wave of new names has ripped up the concert scene and delivered impressive numbers on streaming platforms.

The concluding day of the grand celebrations marking the 185th anniversary of Faridpur Zilla School and its reunion programme descended into chaos yesterday, abruptly ending what was meant to be a festive occasion.

Throughout 2025, numerous songs were released in Bangladesh’s music scene, including tracks from films, OTT platforms, television dramas and Coke Studio Bangla.

According to reports, at around 10pm, organising committee convenor Mustafizur Rahman Shamim announced that the concert had been cancelled on the instructions of the Faridpur Deputy Commissioner.

In the light of these events, Bengal Foundation, one of country's biggest patrons of art and culture, launched a four-day long multidisciplinary cultural festival including an array of musical performances every evening, a craft fair, a craft workshop for children, and an art exhibition by 35 of the women artists of Bangladesh and beyond.

The festival, organised by Aajob Karkhana, aims to introduce Sanjeeb Chowdhury’s timeless creations to the younger generation. Over the years, it has become a unique gathering for music lovers across the country.

The programme sought to highlight the values of peace, harmony and humanity associated with Christmas through a range of musical performances, including carol songs and kirtan.

A private man by nature, Alauddin Ali avoided publicity. Music was his chosen language.

Spotify has confirmed that there was unauthorised access to some of its data. However, the company said that its entire music catalogue was not leaked.

Signs of strain have emerged between global K-pop group BTS and their agency HYBE, following remarks by the band’s leader RM suggesting a lack of institutional support.

When cultural institutions crumble, archives burn, and instruments shatter, it is not merely walls that vanish—it is memory, identity, and moral courage. Culture cannot be revised; it is what history has written. Every assault upon it shakes the quiet foundations of a nation’s conscience.

The festival concludes on Saturday with Mahuya Manjari Sunanda performing Rabindranath Tagore’s lesser-known “Bhanga Gaan”.

Rea passed away on Monday, December 22, following hospitalisation for a “short illness”, according to a statement posted on his official social media accounts. No further details about his condition were disclosed.

Singer-songwriter Pantha Kanai is set to release a new song titled “Abar Tora Manush Ho”, continuing his steady run of recent musical releases.

Ferdous Wahid is one of the pioneers of pop music in the country. He has gifted audiences countless timeless songs such as “Mamunia”, “Emon Ekta Ma Dena”, and “Age Jodi Jantam”. Beyond music, he has directed dramas and films, and has also earned acclaim as a television presenter.

Pink Floyd have released a brand-new official music video for "Wish You Were Here", marking the ongoing celebrations surrounding the album’s 50th anniversary edition.

Legendary Bangladeshi rock band Warfaze has announced the postponement of its much-anticipated “Forty Years Legacy Concert Tour” in Bangladesh, citing the country’s current situation and difficulties in obtaining necessary permissions.

The desecration of Chhayanaut, Bangladesh’s preeminent bastion of music and Bengali culture, has prompted an urgent political intervention from one of the nation’s most celebrated musicians, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob.