Music
Bangladeshi singers to perform in Saudi Arabia’s Dammam
Bangladeshi artistes are set to perform in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, as part of the “Passport to the World” cultural festival, an extension of the annual “Riyadh Season” initiated by the Saudi government in 2019. The event brings together diverse cultures through music, food, crafts, and workshops.
24 April 2025, 06:02 AM
Habib Wahid to take the stage in his hometown after 15 years
Renowned singer, composer, and music director Habib Wahid is set to perform in his ancestral home of Munshiganj after 15 years. The open-air concert will take place this Friday at Bot-tola field in Srinagar, organised by local youth.
23 April 2025, 05:22 AM
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy launches three training workshops
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has launched three specialised training workshops today, under the management of its Training Department. The inaugural event took place at 10 AM at the academy premises, officially opened by A.F.M. Nurur Rahman, Director of the Training Department.
20 April 2025, 13:25 PM
Souls to celebrate 50 years with unplugged concert in Chattogram
Legendary Bangladeshi rock band Souls is set to mark its 50th anniversary with a special unplugged concert titled “Souls Unplugged: 50 Years of Timeless Music” on May 2 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Chattogram Bay View. The event is presented by Mastercard and organised by M&M Business Communications.
17 April 2025, 05:17 AM
Musical festivities begin for Chaitra Sankranti at Suhrawardy Udyan
The Chaitra Sankranti Band Show and Cultural Programme officially commenced this afternoon at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka, celebrating the end of the Bengali calendar year with a vibrant celebration of traditional music and modern performances.
13 April 2025, 11:28 AM
Sam Mendes to release four Beatles biopics in April 2028
Sam Mendes is gearing up to release four separate Beatles biopics, each centred on a different member of the legendary band. Announced at CinemaCon, the films are slated for a simultaneous theatrical release in April 2028.
2 April 2025, 09:07 AM
A decaying society can’t change overnight: Hyder Husyn
Reflecting on the aftermath of the previous government’s fall on August 5 and the instability that followed, Husyn remarked, “A society plagued by deep-rooted decay cannot change in a day. The nation must be patient in its pursuit of a better tomorrow.”
26 March 2025, 06:44 AM
Ed Sheeran urges UK government to invest in music education
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has penned an open letter to the UK government, urging a 250 million euro investment in music education to counteract years of underfunding. The letter, co-signed by music icons including Elton John, Coldplay, Central Cee, Harry Styles, Stormzy, and Robert Plant, appeals to Labour leader Keir Starmer to prioritise the future of British music.
23 March 2025, 10:52 AM
J-Hope’s ‘Mona Lisa’ takes over iTunes charts globally
Yesterday, J-Hope unveiled a new single, “Mona Lisa”, accompanied by a music video. The energetic track was co-produced by the BTS member himself and Blake Slatkin, known for his work with Charlie Puth, Sam Smith, and Lizzo.
22 March 2025, 06:37 AM
Telugu singer Kalpana Raghavendar in hospital after suspected suicide attempt
Kalpana started her career as a playback singer at just five years old. By 2013, she had recorded 1,500 songs and performed in 3,000 concerts both in India and internationally.
5 March 2025, 06:47 AM
American R&B singer Angie Stone dies at 63
American singer Angie Stone, who was nominated for three Grammy Awards, died at 63 early Saturday, a representative confirmed.
2 March 2025, 10:28 AM
‘Nostalgia Unplugged’: Babna,Chandan, Razeeb, and Shunno come together for concert in Toronto
Bangladeshi music fans in Toronto, Canada, are in for a nostalgic treat with the upcoming concert, “Nostalgia Unplugged”, set to take place at the People's Theatre for the Performing Arts in Markham on December 1.
11 November 2024, 10:29 AM
BTS’ RM sets new record with his latest No. 1 single
BTS’ leader RM returns to the US charts, only weeks after releasing his latest solo album. The global star made a comeback as a featured artiste on Megan Thee Stallion's new single "Neva Play," which has quickly become a success for both artistes.
25 September 2024, 11:17 AM
Shironamhin's latest song promises a calm escape
Shironamhin has been actively performing stage shows to aid flood victims with continuous concerts since last month.
19 September 2024, 06:06 AM
Animes Roy, Pantha Kanai and Syed Sujan pay special tribute to Nazrul
Tomorrow marks the death anniversary of the rebel poet. On this occasion, the famous song written by the poet, “Kandari Hushiar”, is being released today on the YouTube channel Rtv Music.
26 August 2024, 07:03 AM
Rahul Ananda’s home, a once vibrant cultural hub, looted and burnt
As we are still counting down on our losses, the vandalism and destruction that took place at Joler Gaan frontman Rahul Ananda’s residence on Monday (July 5) afternoon has devastated many cultural activists and people at large.
6 August 2024, 12:48 PM
Asif Akbar on his way to debut in Bollywood
Bangladeshi singer Asif Akbar lately demonstrated his versatility by venturing into Bollywood songs. Recently, he journeyed to India and recorded a track at AR Rahman's KM Studio and Yash Raj Studio. Taking to social media, he excitedly announced his debut in the Indian film industry, although he kept the film's name under wraps.
4 May 2024, 14:04 PM
BTS’ Indian army raises Rs 3 lakh for Palestine medical aid
In celebration of J-Hope's birthday on February 18, fans united and raised a substantial sum of approximately Rs 3 lakh for medical aid in Palestine.
30 March 2024, 05:12 AM
‘Pagol’: Folk, funk-rock song questions the sanity of the ‘normal’
The LKG Quartet released their first original single, "Pagol," on Friday, March 8, 2024. Prior to this, the band unveiled a cover of Sachin Dev Burman's "Shoite Pari" in 2023, the year of its inception.
9 March 2024, 04:48 AM
Taylor Swift named IFPI 2023 global recording artist of the year
The "Anti-Hero" singer scooped the award for the second year running.
22 February 2024, 02:50 AM