Pop music sensation Taylor Swift and National Football League (NFL) star Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot in a spectacular ceremony. The star-studded wedding was officiated by the renowned Hollywood comedian and actor Adam Sandler. The news of the nuptials, which took place on Friday in New York City, was formally confirmed to the […]

In the cultural history of Bangladesh, certain songs transcend the boundaries of artistic entertainment to become profound repositories of national identity, struggle, and collective memory. Among these masterpieces, “Salam Salam Hazar Salam” stands as an immortal anthem. It encapsulates a nation’s reverence for its language martyrs, its pride in Bengali heritage, and its unyielding desire […]

Mirza Tanjim Sharif Mugdho, widely recognised across Bangladesh as the former champion of the premier musical talent hunt Channel i Sherakontho, has transitioned from cultural celebrity to the upper echelons of public administration. In the final results announced for the competitive 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations, Mugdho has been officially recommended for the elite […]

The landscape of Bengali music features select luminaries whose creative output continues to guide and inspire successive generations. Lucky Akhand was one such bright star—a distinguished composer, music director, singer, and a pioneering figure of modern Bengali music. Through his unique melodies, arrangements, and vocal performances, Bengali music acquired a new dimension and enduring appeal. […]

The “Probash Bangla Cultural Society” has organised a cultural programme to celebrate the birth anniversaries of Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam. The “Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti” festival took place at the Surrey Arts Centre Studio Theatre in Vancouver, Canada. The event commenced at 17:30 on 16 May, drawing members of the Bangladeshi expatriate community to celebrate […]

The birth anniversary of the distinguished vocalist, lyricist, and music director Satinath Mukhopadhyay has been observed across the cultural landscape. Regarded as a pioneering maestro of the golden age of modern Bengali music (Adhunik Gaan), his extensive contributions to classical, semi-classical, and modern melodies continue to command profound respect decades after his passing. Lineage and […]

The pioneering Bangladeshi hard rock band Warfaze is celebrating its 42nd anniversary, marking over four decades of musical influence since its formation in the 1980s. The group will officially enter its 42nd year on 6 June, an occasion they plan to commemorate with the release of new material and a major solo tribute concert scheduled […]

Anil Hazarika, a prominent 70-year-old lyricist, composer, and vocalist celebrated for preserving the traditional linguistic nuances of the greater Jessore region, has appealed for state financial assistance to undergo essential medical treatment. The folk artiste has been incapacitated by severe heart disease for the past five years, leaving him financially exhausted and unable to continue […]

Kumar Bishwajit, an eminent figure in Bangladeshi music, celebrates his birthday on Monday, 1 June 2026. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he has established himself as a prominent vocalist, composer, lyricist, and music director, leaving a significant imprint on the cultural heritage of Bangladesh. Early Life, Education, and Creative Origins Kumar Bishwajit […]