A baseless rumour claiming the death of renowned Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila circulated rapidly across social media platforms following her participation in an international award ceremony in Delhi, India. The misleading claim caused widespread alarm among her admirers and the general public across Bangladesh and several other countries, highlighting once again the speed at which […]

As the festive season of Eid-ul-Azha approaches, an air of celebration is steadily building within Bangladesh’s film industry, with renewed excitement centring on the much-anticipated feature film Malik, starring Arifin Shuvoo. After a long wait for its release, the film has once again drawn significant public attention, particularly following the unveiling of its elaborate dance […]

The organisers of one of the United States’ most prominent music festivals, Iron Blossom, have officially announced the full artist line-up for its 2026 edition. The reveal was made on Monday morning, shortly after the conclusion of an exclusive pre-sale period that had deliberately kept performers’ identities undisclosed, intensifying anticipation among fans. This year’s festival […]

A two-day National Rabindra Sangeet Festival is set to be held in Dhaka on 8 and 9 May, marking the 165th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. The event, now in its 37th edition, is being organised by the Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha and is regarded as one of the country’s most established […]

Pritom Hasan, who established a distinct place in Bangladesh’s music industry at a young age through his acclaimed contributions to several successful film soundtracks, has announced a temporary withdrawal from playback singing for cinema. The decision has sparked widespread discussion across social media platforms, with audiences expressing curiosity about his next artistic direction. In a […]

A warm and intimate domestic scene involving renowned rock musician James and his one-year-old son, Gibran Anam, has recently captured widespread attention on social media. The footage, recorded in a home practice setting, shows James patiently introducing his young son to the basics of playing the drums, offering a rare glimpse into his family life […]

The much-anticipated “Indie Fest”, a cross-border music celebration featuring emerging and contemporary artists from Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, is set to take place on a newly confirmed date after being postponed last month due to administrative approval delays. According to the organisers, Twenty Communications, the event will now be held on 8 May at the […]