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AK Ratul laid to rest beside his father
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International Jazz Day Special / A jazz sanctuary amidst Dhaka’s familiar chaos
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Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy launches three training workshops
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When Mac speaks
A musician, activist, poet and Baul researcher, Maqsoodul Haque is best known for his music with one of Bangladesh’s pioneering bands,
3 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Bengal’s Eid albums out now
Marking the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, Bengal Foundation has brought four new Eid albums. Recorded by prominent and promising singers of Bangladesh and India, the albums feature Tagore songs, Kabial Bijoy Sarkar’s Islamic numbers, Sursagar Himangshu Dutta compositions and several semi classical genres from Benaras Gharana.
28 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Mahadi Faisal A sporadic yet splendid musician
Mahadi Faisal had a knack for music from a very young age. He is a proud participant of Notun Kuri, a reality competition series for children that aired on Bangladesh Television (BTV), way before such shows were all the rage.
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Mong Mong Sho’s ‘The Songs of Fisherman’ concludes in Kunming
Talented Bangladeshi artist Mong Mong Sho loves to depict the life and livelihood of the fishermen living in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. Hailing from Cox’s Bazar, the artist studied at the Institute of Fine Arts, Chittagong University.
26 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Fuad’s ‘Cholo Bangladesh’ for the ICC World Cup 2019
Grameenphone has come up with a fan s song titled Cholo Bangladesh, composed by popular musician Fuad Almuqtadir, to celebrate the ICC World Cup 2019 as well as to inspire the supporters of Bangladesh National Cricket Team.
The song is written by Mehedi Ansari. The vocalists include Fuad Almuqtadir
25 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Chhayanaut holds Nazrul birth anniversary programme
To Mark the 120th birth anniversary of our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, Chhayanaut, one of the leading cultural organisations in the country, organised a celebration programme titled, Nazrul Jayanti 1426 at its Ramesh Chandra Datta Smriti Milankendra in Dhanmondi of the capital yesterday morning.
25 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Kalpana Anam to release four Nazrul Sangeet albums
To pay tribute to the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on his 120th birth anniversary, Nazrul Sangeet exponent Kalpana Anam will release a solo album featuring 13 lesser-known Nazrul songs online this year. In addition, she will release three albums online comprising Nazrul Sangeet recorded by promising
24 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Remembering the legacy of the Bidrohi Kobi
Today marks the 120th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. He produced a large body of poetry and music with themes that included religious devotion and rebellion against oppression. Nazrul’s activism for political and social justice earned him the title of ‘Bidrohi Kobi’ (Rebel Poet).
24 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Bappa’s tribute to the National Poet
For the first time in his illustrious career, Bappa Mazumder recorded a Nazrul Sangeet, titled Meghero Damru, on the occasion of Nazrul Jayanti. The singer, who is adept at different genres of Bangla music, was very excited for the project. “I was a little nervous when I set out to arrange this song
24 May 2019, 18:00 PM
In fond memory of Khalid Hossain
Renowned singer Khalid Hossain breathed his last at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) in Sher-E-Bangla Nagar recently, at the age of 78. His finesse in the field of Nazrul sangeet and research, earned him the title ofww one of the greatest Nazrul exponents in the history of Bangladesh.
23 May 2019, 18:00 PM
The Industry Volume II in the offing
One of the most ambitious projects in recent history, The Industry: Volume II will soon serenade listeners with the best that the music industry has to offer. The project, coordinated by Chisti Iqbal and Adit, will feature the likes of Bappa Mazumder, Tahsan, Elita, Mila, Arafat Mohsin, Babna Karim
23 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Imran and Kona collaborate for television project
Imran Mahmudul and Dilshad Nahar Kona are a well-known singing duo in films, with multiple hit songs to their names. The two have recently finished working on a song titled Kotha Dilam. The song, written by Suhrid Sufian and composed by Ahmed Humayun, will be featured in the telefilm Angule Angule,
18 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Kangalini Sufia’s new avatar
Folk singer Kangalini Sufia is set to model for her new song Premik Bangal by Kona, Marcell and Kangalini herself, this upcoming Eid. The music video, produced by CMV, is written by Shomeshwar Oli and composed by Marcell. Dancer Ridy Sheikh, Marcell and various other dancers will also feature in the music video.
18 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Prosenjit Karmakar to perform at Int’l Music and Dance Fest 2019
Promising singer Prosenjit Chandra Karmakar has been invited to perform in the fifth International Music and Dance Festival 2019 to be held in Hyderabad. Organised by Suravi Academy of Performing Arts, around 300 artistes from across the world, including Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Spain and Germany
18 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Tanjina Karim Sharalipi records songs for three films
Promising singer Tanjina Karim Sharalipi has recently recorded four songs for three upcoming films.
15 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Bappa Mazumder and Sona Mahapatra star in epic collaboration
Bondhu Re, or Saanwari in Hindi, is a bilingual collaborative song voiced by two leading artistes of Bangladesh and India respectively – Bappa Mazumder and Sona Mahapatra.
15 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Rabindra festival concludes in Shahzadpur Kuthibari
The 158th birth anniversary of noble laurate Rabindranath Tagore was observed with a two-day long festival at the Tagore’s establishment Shahzadpur Kuthibari in Sirajganj, which concluded yesterday.
9 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Kamal Ahmed and Shahina Lota’s duet concert
Kamal Ahmed, a musician, media personnel and Director (Programme) of Bangladesh Betar, and promising singer Shahina Lota, recently performed in a concert held at Rajshahi District’s Shilpakala Academy auditorium.
9 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Farewell Subir Nandi
Final tributes to the legendary singer Subir Nandi was paid yesterday at the Central Shaheed Minar, FDC and Channel i premises. Artistes, family and people from all walks of life paid respects to one of the most decorated singers in Bangladesh. Subir Nandi took his last breath at 4:30 am on May 7
8 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Remembering Rabindranath Tagore with Anima Roy
Marking the 158th birth anniversary of the maestro Rabindranath Tagore, Rabindra Sangeet exponent Anima Roy will be seen in an array of programmes across multiple television channels. She is scheduled to present various songs and participate in relevant talk shows throughout the day.
7 May 2019, 18:00 PM