In a significant cultural development for Bengali music across Bangladesh and India, acclaimed Bangladeshi alternative rock band Meghdol and legendary Indian group Chandrabindu are set to perform on the same stage for the first time at a special concert in Kolkata. The collaboration represents a rare cross-border artistic convergence, bringing together two influential musical forces […]

A vibrant musical homage to the Bengali New Year, Pohela Boishakh, has been released, bringing together four celebrated artists in a richly layered celebration of heritage, nostalgia and cultural identity. The seasonal composition, titled “Monay Loy Abar Shei Dine Firitam”, features renowned singer Kumar Bishwajit, popular vocalist Oyshee, fashion entrepreneur and creative figure Biplob Saha, […]

Bangladesh is celebrating the arrival of the Bengali New Year with nationwide festivities, as Pahela Baishakh brings together cultural programmes, traditional fairs, and large-scale musical events across cities and districts. Among the most prominent of this year’s celebrations is a major concert scheduled in Pabna, which is expected to draw significant crowds and showcase some […]

A vibrant celebration of Bengali New Year is set to illuminate Japan as expatriate Bangladeshis prepare to host a large-scale cultural festival titled “Boishakhi Mela Japan” in Misato City. The event will combine live music, traditional fair activities and community gatherings, with headline performances by two of Bangladesh’s most popular contemporary singers—Ankhi Alamgir and Arfin […]

The capital city of Dhaka is preparing for a vibrant and colourful transformation as Pahela Baishakh, the Bengali New Year, approaches. Across the metropolis, a wide array of concerts, cultural showcases and festive programmes have been arranged, promising several days of celebration that blend traditional Bengali heritage with contemporary musical expression. Organisers, cultural collectives and […]

Popular Bangladeshi vocalist Riziya Parvin has formally stepped into politics after collecting nomination papers from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for a reserved women’s seat in the forthcoming Jatiya Sangsad elections. Her entry adds another high-profile cultural figure to the evolving intersection between Bangladesh’s entertainment industry and parliamentary politics. The development marks a notable transition […]

Popular Bangladeshi singers Baby Naznin and Konok Chapa have formally entered the political arena by collecting nomination forms from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for reserved women’s seats in the forthcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament). The nomination exercise began on 10 April at the BNP’s central headquarters in Nayapaltan, where application forms for reserved […]