Fresh off one of their most testing concerts, some men dressed in casual black showed up at The Daily Star’s premises. There was a noticeable absence of a plumpish frontman known for tearing apart venues with his killer riffs and entrancing entire stadiums with his voice.

Bakhtiar Hossain, the lead vocalist of Bay of Bengal, has announced his exit from the band, bringing a 15-year musical journey with the group to an end. The announcement was made through an emotional post on his official Facebook account.

A new reality talent show, “The Cage”, aims to elevate the rock band scene in Bangladesh. Launched to provide a platform for emerging rock bands, the competition is designed to showcase undiscovered musical talent from across the country.