A cultural event organised by the district police force in Brahmanbaria ended abruptly late on Tuesday night following violent clashes with local madrasa students, leaving at least 20 students injured. The confrontation erupted outside the police lines facility in the West Medda area of the town after students protested against high-volume music blaring late into […]

Singer Sharmin Akter has begun a new chapter in her personal life, marrying fellow musician Sabbir Quraishi in Dhaka on Monday, 17 August. The wedding ceremony was held at Gausul Azam Mosque in the capital in the presence of members of both families. Sharmin, who rose to prominence after becoming the champion of the music […]

A highly anticipated musical showcase scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at the historic old stadium in Kishoreganj has been abruptly suspended. Local authorities intervened after discovering that the organising entity lacked proper legal registration, while mounting pressure from religious groups added intense friction to the event’s planning and execution. The event, arranged by a local establishment […]

The horrific rape and murder of young Ramisa has sent shockwaves across Bangladesh, sparking profound grief and fierce national outrage. Channeling this collective sorrow and the public clamour for accountability, lyricist and composer Mahbubul Khalid has written and composed a protest song titled Ramisader Bichar (Justice for Ramisas). Reflecting on a painful legacy of unpunished […]

Acclaimed Irish post-punk outfit Fontaines D.C. have officially announced their highly anticipated fifth studio album, titled Dopamine Chamber. Scheduled for release on October 16 via XL Recordings, the record promises to expand upon the band’s distinct sonic palette. To coincide with the announcement, the group has unveiled the album’s lead single, “Marianne,” giving fans an […]

Renowned international music star Akon recently shared a bizarre and highly lucrative chapter from his touring career, revealing how he pocketed one million dollars—equivalent to over twelve million Bangladeshi Taka—to perform for an audience of just three people at a private Middle Eastern gathering. Appearing on the Flagrant podcast, the Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, and producer […]

Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh attended veteran singer Lucky Ali’s concert in Dubai on 16 August, showing his admiration for an artist whose distinctive musical style has endured across generations. The concert was held at Coca-Cola Arena, where Honey Singh was seen seated in the front row, closely following Ali’s performance. During the show, […]

In a contemporary Hindi film industry dominated by corporate multi-composer deals, assembly-line production, and calculated commercial mandates, authentic personal choices behind cinematic soundtracks remain a rarity. Music composer Akhil Sachdeva has revealed that his involvement in the soundtrack for Awarapan 2 began with an unexpected, personal phone call from the film’s lead actor, Emraan Hashmi. […]