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Tasnia Farin and Imran Mahmudul duet on new single ‘Mon Golbe Na’
Singer-actor Tasnia Farin is set to release her new single, “Mon Golbe Na”, on December 4 — a project that reunites her with composer and co-singer Imran Mahmudul and marks her debut as a producer under the banner, Foring Films.
30 November 2025, 04:42 AM
‘Dhaka Echoes: Ghumparani Gaan’ set to unveil a grand musical night
The concert lineup features prominent artistes from the country’s music industry, including bands Level Five and Blue Jeans, alongside solo performers A K Rahul, Firoz Jong, Adverb, Palash Noor, Masha Islam, Rituraj, and Angel Noor.
29 November 2025, 12:26 PM
Wave of cancellations hits foreign artiste concerts in Dhaka
Uncertainty now surrounds upcoming performances by Pakistan’s Kaavish and singer Atif Aslam. Kaavish is scheduled to perform on December 5 with local bands Shironamhin and Meghdol, while Atif Aslam is scheduled on December 13 for two separate events.
29 November 2025, 06:16 AM
‘Ekta Chador Hobe’ famed singer Janes Sumon passes away
The singer’s real name was Galib Ahsan Mehedi. His first solo album, Ashirbad, was released in 1997. Among his well-loved songs are “Akash Kedechhe”, “Otithi”, “Ashabadi”, “Ekta Chador Hobe”, “Ay Tora Ay”, and “Cheri”.
28 November 2025, 12:43 PM
Warner Music settles lawsuit with Suno, forms new AI partnership
Warner Music had sued Suno last year, along with Sony Music, Universal Music and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). They claimed that Suno used copyrighted songs to train its AI models without permission.
28 November 2025, 05:36 AM
‘Hao Mao Khao’: Enamul Karim Nirjhar releases new children’s music album
At a time when album releases have largely faded and initiatives for children’s content have dwindled even further, architect, filmmaker, lyricist and composer Enamul Karim Nirjhar once again positions himself against the tide.
28 November 2025, 04:26 AM
Legendary guitarist Selim Haider no more
Musician Bappa Mazumder confirmed the news to The Daily Star.
27 November 2025, 17:13 PM
Channel i band fest to kickoff on December 1
Channel i is set to return with the 12th edition of its annual Band Fest on December 1, continuing a tradition that began nearly a decade ago under the vision of legendary musician Ayub Bachchu. Initiated by Channel i, the festival was created to celebrate and promote Bangladeshi band music, a dream long championed by Bachchu.
27 November 2025, 06:02 AM
Band members should not release solo songs: Partha Barua
Souls frontman Partha Barua believes band musicians should refrain from releasing solo tracks while actively performing with their groups, arguing that such ventures often harm the collective identity and unity of a band.
26 November 2025, 06:54 AM
The girl in the video wasn’t me, news portals should be more responsible: Oyshee
The singer expressed disappointment and discomfort at how the media is portraying the incident. “Some people are trying to politicise the incident, and it is very awkward that I am somehow in the midst of it. I kindly request my friends in the media to verify information before publication to avoid spreading confusion among the public,” she said.
25 November 2025, 12:26 PM
Singer Badhon Sarker Puja ties the knot
Singer Badhon Sarker Puja has gotten married. Her groom’s name is Shuvangker Sen. The couple tied the knot yesterday.
25 November 2025, 09:20 AM
Jimmy Cliff, reggae music pioneer, dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff, the legendary Jamaican singer who along with Bob Marley popularised reggae, ska and rocksteady music over a six decade career, has died, his wife Latifa Chambers announced on Facebook on Monday (November 24).
25 November 2025, 05:00 AM
Imran–Nancy’s new song to pay tribute to Andrew Kishore
The upcoming music video will also be a grand production. Director Soikat Reza will shoot the video in Malaysia. Although the shoot is planned for next month, the casting will be finalised beforehand. If all goes well, “Ami Pathore Phool Fotabo 2.0” will be released on Anupam Music’s YouTube channel at the very beginning of the New Year.
23 November 2025, 11:18 AM
Azam Khan’s Uchcharon to play live on Enigma TV tonight
The one-hour show will spotlight Uchcharon’s contemporary line-up, who will perform Azam Khan’s best-known numbers and relate the stories behind them.
23 November 2025, 04:37 AM
‘A Night at the Opera’ at 50: Queen’s grand, chaotic gamble that paid off
The 1975 album arrived bursting with confidence, theatrical flair, a level of ambition and going against the norm that seemed almost unreasonable for four musicians who were, at the time, nearly broke.
22 November 2025, 13:17 PM
Night Raven’s ‘Singing to Myself’ released
Bangladeshi rock vocalist Md Murtafa Mridha, popularly known as Night Raven, has released his debut solo single “Singing to Myself”, marking his first official step into original English-language music.
22 November 2025, 13:07 PM
Bappa, Konal to perform at charity concert for underprivileged children
Music artistes Bappa Mazumder and Shomnur Monir Konal are set to perform at this year’s “Utsho Sandhya”, a charity concert organised to support underprivileged children.
20 November 2025, 11:57 AM
Kaavish, Shironamhin and Meghdol to headline Wave Fest
The event will feature a special performance by popular Pakistani band Kaavish. They will share the stage with two of Bangladesh’s leading bands, Shironamhin and Meghdol.
19 November 2025, 05:27 AM
‘Nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday’: How the algorithm reintroduces forgotten tracks
Every few weeks, yet another old song seems to find its way back into the spotlight. Once off the charts, they are suddenly everywhere again – resurfacing in TikTok videos and Instagram Reels as if they never left. These unexpected comebacks have now become the most fascinating patterns in today’s algorithm-led music culture. And now the question is whether listeners are drawn to the song itself, or to the catchy edit that’s keeping audiences hooked.
19 November 2025, 04:00 AM
‘Echoes of Revolution 2.0’, featuring Atif Aslam, looks to rekindle the spirit of July
The Spirits of July platform is organising a charity concert titled “Echoes of Revolution 2.0” to support the rehabilitation of the martyrs and injured of the July movement. This year, efforts are underway to bring popular Pakistani artiste Atif Aslam to Bangladesh for the event.
18 November 2025, 12:52 PM