Five decades after taking its initial steps in the music scene, Feedback, one of Bangladesh’s most pioneering rock bands, is preparing to celebrate its golden jubilee. To mark this 50-year milestone, the band has unveiled an ambitious lineup of events, including its first studio album in 11 years, a retrospective documentary, and a nationwide concert […]

Some voices do more than entertain. They give expression to the happiness, sorrow, love, heartbreak and unfulfilled dreams that lie deep within the human heart. Certain artists transcend their era, becoming an inseparable part of people’s lives long after they have passed away. Manna Dey was one such legend. Through his extraordinary voice, he captured […]

A gunman opened fire at the personal car of popular Bangladeshi singer and former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Asif Akbar in the capital’s Moghbazar area early on Saturday, 24 October. The shooting damaged the vehicle’s rear right window, but no injuries were reported. Police have begun preliminary inquiries, although the motive for the attack […]

Russell Khan, a guitarist who spent more than three decades working with some of Bangladesh’s leading singers, has died at the age of 52. He passed away at his elder sister’s residence in Banani, Dhaka, on Thursday morning, bringing an unexpected end to a long career in the country’s music industry. Khan had reportedly been […]

A private Baul music gathering in Sunamganj was cancelled after objections were raised to the participation of two female folk singers, with some local residents expressing concerns about religious values and the possibility of disorder. The event had been scheduled for Thursday at the home of a British-based Bangladeshi expatriate in Hatia village, under Kulanj […]

“I spread my fragrance like a tuberose flower.” Some melodies transcend time, travelling from one generation to the next without losing their emotional power. Certain songs are not merely heard; they are felt deep within the heart. Alam Khan, one of Bangladesh’s most celebrated film music composers, created countless such melodies, leaving an enduring mark […]

Popular singer Monir Khan has officially ended his prolonged hiatus from film playback singing by recording a brand-new track for the upcoming feature film Alo. Directed by film-maker Mehedi Hasan, the project features lyrics penned by one of the country’s most celebrated lyricists, Kabir Bakul. Expressing immense joy over his return, the veteran artist described […]

The evocative folk song Hari Din To Gelo, Shondhya Holo, Par Koro Amare expresses the anguish of passing time, the vulnerability of human existence and a heartfelt plea for deliverance at life’s twilight. Written by the celebrated Bengali folk poet and songwriter Kangal Harinath Majumdar, the song has endured as a poignant part of Bengal’s […]

Eight years after the death of legendary Bangladeshi musician Ayub Bachchu, his musical legacy continues to resonate with audiences. Now, fans have a fresh reason to look forward to hearing more of his work, as around 200 unreleased songs by the celebrated singer and guitarist remain in the possession of the AB Foundation. His wife, […]