After capturing the attention of football fans worldwide with Sir Sir, the official song performed during the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, Bangladeshi-American DJ, singer and music producer Sanjoy Deb is set to make another appearance on the global stage. This time, he has once again teamed up with Bollywood star Nora Fatehi for a […]

A highly anticipated musical performance by West Bengal’s celebrated singer, lyricist, and composer, Anupam Roy, has been abruptly postponed just a day before its scheduled date in Dhaka. The decision was officially confirmed on Thursday by the primary event organiser, Yamaha Music Bangladesh. The news has left thousands of local music enthusiasts deeply disappointed, as […]

A Dhaka court has formally shown former Member of Parliament and celebrated folk singer Momtaz Begum arrested in connection with an attempted murder case filed over political unrest. The case stems from an incident during the anti-discrimination student movement in the capital’s Mirpur area. On Wednesday, 24 June, Metropolitan Magistrate Ariful Islam passed the order […]

The songs “Tumi Ele, Onek Diner Pore,” “Neer Chhoto Kshati Nei,” “Ei Raat Tomar Amar,” “Ei Poth Jodi Na Shesh Hoy,” and “Muche Jawa Dinguli” remain deeply embedded in the collective memory of Bengali music listeners. Across generations, these compositions have not faded; rather, they have continued to resonate, transitioning seamlessly from gramophones and radio […]

Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, widely regarded as one of the greatest sarod virtuosos of the 20th century and a global ambassador of Indian classical music, was born on 14 April 1922 in Shibpur village, located in the Nabinagar upazila of Brahmanbaria district (in present-day Bangladesh). He was the son of the legendary musician court-musician Sur […]

South African jazz composer and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91. The acclaimed musician, who recorded more than 70 albums over a long and influential career, passed away in Germany after a period of illness. His death was confirmed on Monday (15 June) in a statement issued by his family. In […]

Prime Minister Tariq Rahman has ordered the relocation of the Sayedabad, Gulistan, and Mohakhali bus depots to restore discipline on the capital’s streets and resolve long-standing traffic congestion. Following this administrative directive, prominent vocalist Asif Akbar expressed his views on social media, urging that this critical decision regarding the three major terminals must not be […]

The romantic relationship between global music sensation Taylor Swift and National Football League (NFL) player Travis Kelce remains a subject of intense public and media focus. Following their engagement last year, widespread speculation has persisted regarding their official wedding date. This discourse has gained fresh momentum following unexpected public statements made by New York City […]

Renowned Bangladeshi vocalist Ferdous Ara, predominantly celebrated for her extensive contributions to Nazrul Sangeet, is set to return to modern music with a new solo album after a hiatus of 31 years. Throughout her distinguished musical career, she has occasionally performed modern songs upon request in playback cinema, television dramas, and various specials broadcast on […]