Seventeen years after his death, Michael Jackson’s music and stagecraft continue to resonate strongly with audiences across generations. The global icon, who passed away at the age of 50 in 2009, left behind a catalogue of work that still commands attention in an ever-evolving musical landscape. His final rehearsal footage, recorded shortly before what was […]

Bangladesh’s influential progressive rock and heavy metal band Artcell is set to take the stage in domestic concerts without its long-standing lead vocalist and founding member, George Lincoln D’Costa, marking a significant shift in the group’s live performance history. Lincoln is currently in Canada for personal reasons, according to information shared by the band. His […]

A remarkable cultural moment during a state-level visit to Malaysia has drawn widespread attention on social media, highlighting how music can transcend borders and diplomatic settings alike. During an official cultural programme attended by the visiting Prime Minister of Bangladesh, a popular Bengali song was performed by a Malaysian artist, leaving a memorable impression on […]

Bangladeshi musician Habib Wahid has expressed surprise and appreciation after his song was unexpectedly used as background music in an official diplomatic video posted on the verified page of Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim. The video, which highlights the Malaysian Prime Minister’s official engagement connected to the visit of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to […]

After a prolonged hiatus, celebrated Bangladeshi singer Mila Islam and renowned composer and music director Fuad Al Muqtadir have once again joined creative forces, reigniting one of the country’s most memorable musical partnerships. Their earlier collaborations produced a series of widely acclaimed hits that continue to enjoy enduring popularity among listeners. The duo, once regarded […]

The closing day of the two-day World Music Day celebration at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka unfolded as a vibrant showcase of cultural diversity, artistic excellence, and communal harmony, drawing musicians, dignitaries, and enthusiastic audiences into a shared celebration of sound and creativity. Held on 22 June, the finale transformed both the open-air premises […]

The mother of celebrated Bangladeshi singer Monir Khan, Monowara Khatun, was recently hospitalised after suffering a sudden and severe deterioration in her health, prompting urgent medical intervention. She was admitted following acute chest pain that raised immediate concerns among her family and attending physicians. According to family accounts, the incident occurred on the evening of […]

The excitement surrounding the knockout stages of the ongoing global football tournament has spilled into Bangladesh’s music scene with renewed energy, following the release of a vibrant new track titled “Kandari Cholo” by acclaimed composer and music producer Fuad Almuqtadir. The song is being widely viewed not merely as a piece of entertainment, but as […]