Bangladesh’s rock music scene is set for a nostalgic celebration as two of its most popular performers, James of Nagar Baul and Hasan of Ark, prepare to appear at the same concert in Dhaka. Titled ‘Rock N Rhythm 5.0: No Limits in the Zone’, the concert will take place on Friday, 16 October, at Carnival […]

Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi has staged a cultural protest through music, poetry, theatre and dance following an incident in which ink was smeared on a portrait of Rabindranath Tagore painted on a wall at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The programme highlighted the importance of Bengali cultural identity, human values, freedom of thought and secularism. Titled Je […]

Renowned Bangladeshi playback singer Nazmun Munira Nancy and acclaimed composer-singer Jahid Nirob have reunited after nearly five years to release a vibrant new duet titled ‘Deewana Dil’. The track serves as the item song for the upcoming Chorki Original film ‘Happily Married’, starring Arifin Shuvoo and Keya Payel. Released on Friday, 9 October on Chorki’s […]

The American rapper Cardi B celebrates her 34th birthday today, marking a decade of transforming controversy, resilience, and unvarnished honesty into one of the most commercially lucrative careers in modern hip-hop. Born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar on 11 October 1992, the Bronx-raised artist has defied industry expectations to construct a personal fortune estimated at £140 million […]

Country music sensation Ella Langley abruptly called off her highly anticipated Friday evening concert in Oklahoma just hours before taking to the stage, citing a severe security threat. The sudden cancellation left thousands of fans disappointed at the venue, although local law enforcement later confirmed that subsequent security sweeps uncovered no credible danger and declared […]

Late autumn in Dhaka arrived with an unwelcome downpour, washing over the capital and ushering in a brisk, cool breeze. Yet inside the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) auditorium in Farmgate on Friday evening, the weather outside was quickly forgotten. The venue was brimming to capacity, parking spaces were entirely exhausted, and security staff struggled to […]

Renowned Bangladeshi composer and music director Ibrar Tipu is currently battling for his life in the United States following severe health complications. The acclaimed musician, who has been fighting kidney cancer for nearly two years, recently underwent complex brain surgery. Although he was released from hospital following an extended stay, his overall medical condition remains […]

Legendary Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja is attracting a growing audience among Generation Z, as streaming platforms and social media introduce his extensive musical catalogue to listeners born decades after many of his most celebrated compositions were released. His melodies, film soundtracks and instrumental works are finding renewed appreciation in a digital landscape where music from different […]

Following a notable hiatus, Asif Akbar—affectionately revered as the undisputed prince of Bangladeshi pop music—has made a triumphant return to the music scene with his latest track, ‘Bhule Gechi Tomake’ (I Have Forgotten You). Steeped in themes of unrequited love, heartbreak, and emotional alienation, the newly released single has already ignited widespread interest amongst his […]