For decades, establishing a career within the Bangladeshi music industry was a protracted, often discouraging ordeal. Aspiring artists had little choice but to audition relentlessly for state-run radio and television networks or solicit elite audio production houses. Securing a recording contract, funding studio time, and distributing physical cassette tapes or compact discs depended entirely on […]

The capital’s live music scene is set for a significant international boost later this month as Pakistani vocalist Atif Aslam prepares for his return to Bangladesh. Headlining the heavily anticipated ‘Main Stage Featuring Atif Aslam’ gala on Friday, 24 July, the subcontinent’s premier romantic balladeer confirmed the performance via his official social media channels, delighting […]

The global K-pop ecosystem faces a significant transition following the definitive announcement that the pioneering co-ed group KARD are to dissolve. Their long-standing management agency, DSP Media, issued a comprehensive statement confirming that the four-piece ensemble will formally conclude group activities at the end of the year, bringing a close to a remarkably unconventional and […]

South Korean pop phenomenon BTS have cemented their position as an unrivalled powerhouse in the global live music industry, breaking a long-standing record previously held by rock legends The Rolling Stones. Operating their highly anticipated “Arirang World Tour”, the septet created unprecedented history on the Billboard Boxscore charts, registering the highest-grossing single month for any […]

Pop star Beyoncé has surprised the music world by releasing a brand-new single titled “Morning Dew (Donk)” without any prior warning or marketing campaign. The unexpected release marks her first new material since her widely successful 2024 album, Cowboy Carter. This surprise drop serves as the formal opening of a countdown celebrating the upcoming 20th […]

Ending months of intense global speculation, pop icon Taylor Swift and American football star Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot. The couple exchanged vows on 3 July during a spectacular wedding at New York’s historic Madison Square Garden. Conducted under a strict veil of privacy, the high-profile ceremony brought together immediate family members alongside […]

India’s cultural landscape is mourning the loss of one of its most luminous figures. Teejan Bai, the legendary exponent of the traditional Pandavani folk art form, passed away on Sunday following a prolonged illness. The 70-year-old artist breathed her last at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, where she […]

Celebrated Bangladeshi lyricist, composer and music director Milton Khandakar has returned home after spending four days in hospital following a successful stem cell procedure, marking a significant milestone in his recovery from long-standing orthopaedic complications. The veteran songwriter confirmed the news himself on Friday night, expressing gratitude to his medical team and well-wishers after being […]

Popular Bangladeshi singers Imran Mahmudul and Nazmun Munira Nancy have reunited for a film playback song after a lengthy break, lending their voices to a romantic duet for the upcoming thriller Shikar. The song, titled “Dujon Mile Bachbo Ek Jibon” (“Together We Will Live One Life”), has been recorded for the film, directed by Kamruzzaman […]

An evening celebrating the timeless legacy of Rabindranath Tagore brought together poetry, music, narration and literary reflection at Chhayanat Cultural Centre in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, where audiences paid tribute to one of the most influential figures in Bengali literature and culture. The programme, titled Eshechhe Robir Kor (The Rays of the Sun Have Arrived), was held […]