When Runa returned to Bangladesh in the 1970s after building a successful career in Pakistan, she faced hostility and professional exclusion from sections of the local music industry.

Legendary Indian composer AR Rahman was not always known by that name. Born Dilip Kumar in Chennai in 1967, Rahman revealed that he never liked his birth name — though, as he clarifies, “It’s no disrespect to the great actor Dilip Kumar! It just never matched my own sense of identity.”

Four years later, the concert series is coming to an end. Tonight (Friday), Probar Ripon and his bandmates will perform their farewell show, “Biday Hyena Express,” at The Russian House in Dhaka.

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has turned this remembrance into a national homage — a three-day festival from October 17 to 19 at Lalon’s resting ground in Cheuriya. There will be music, discourse, and a fair that carries the rhythm of his spirit.

Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has teamed up with Google Cloud to launch “Secret Mountain,” an AI-driven digital avatar band that fuses music, storytelling, and cutting-edge technology to create an immersive entertainment experience.

A grand tribute to the late Lalon singer Farida Parveen will unfold in New York this October, as the “International Lalon Festival 2025” prepares to celebrate the timeless philosophy and music of Fakir Lalon Shah.

Paramount Global has announced that all of MTV’s music-focused channels — MTV 80s, MTV 90s, MTV Music, Club MTV, and MTV Live — will cease broadcasting worldwide by December 31, 2025.

“Man’s Best Friend” sparked controversy ahead of its release, with its album cover depicting Sabrina Carpenter on her knees, a man holding her hair. Many feminists online argue that the image blurs the line between satire and harm, claiming it rebrands degradation as empowerment and enables patriarchal standards.

The event will showcase the musical heritage of Bangladesh, featuring renowned music composer Emon Chowdhury and the Bengal Symphony, joined on stage by rock vocalists D Rockstar Shuvo and Oni Hasan.

Bangladesh has stepped into a new chapter of music innovation with the release of its first fully AI-generated cinematic music video, titled “Nijhum Raat.”

That’s show business for you! Taylor Swift has made music history once again, as her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” sold 4.002 million equivalent album units — combining pure sales and streaming — in its first week in the United States, according to Luminate, the music industry’s data and analytics company that has tracked sales since 1991.

The singers will perform on October 19 at a special music segment of the London Bangla Book Fair and Cultural Festival, to be held at the Mayfair Venue in Romford, East London.

As part of the celebration, eminent Nazrul researcher Professor Dr Nashid Kamal and renowned violinist Sunil Chandra Das were honoured for their outstanding contributions to Nazrul Sangeet. Dalia Nausheen presented them with flowers.

Renowned singer Pantha Kanai has returned with a heartfelt new track, “Sei Ek Shomoy Chhilo,” evoking memories of the global lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. The song, written by Shahid Mahmud Jangi and composed by Pilu Khan, has been released on Ajab Records’ YouTube channel.

AK Ratul, the late vocalist of the renowned Bangladeshi rock band Owned, was also celebrated in the industry as a gifted producer, having crafted numerous hit albums and singles for fellow rock bands.

The couple recently visited The Daily Star, complementing each other in coordinated outfits. Between interviews and photographs, they could not stop capturing moments of one another on their phones. Married for four years, they describe themselves as best friends who respect each other’s personal space while nurturing their shared world. Although deeply in love, they affectionately address each other using tui, a term that might sound a bit strange to others, but feels natural to them.

The 52-year-old singer-composer — the first true rockstar of Assam — drowned in the sea near Singapore’s St John’s Island last month. He had travelled there to perform at a concert scheduled for September 20. A day before, he went on a yacht trip — a decision that would end in tragedy.

Renowned rock band Artcell is set to drop a series of new tracks this month. The extended play titled “Chaturthangsha”, as per their announcement will consist of four new tracks.

Against the backdrop of illuminated arches and intricate stonework, the evening unfolded as a rare dialogue between music and memory—where the enduring legacy of Allauddin Khan found new resonance within Dhaka’s most iconic monument.

In a groundbreaking moment for Bangladeshi music, “Long Distance Love” from Coke Studio Bangla has taken the No. 1 spot on Spotify’s Top Viral Songs India chart — holding its position for the second consecutive week.