Oni Hasan returns with all-star concert and masterclass

Alongside Hasan, the show will include performances by prominent names from the country’s rock scene, including Mizan Rahman of Artcell, Jamshed Chowdhury of Powersurge, and Rafa of AvoidRafa and Cryptic Fate. More than ten performers have been confirmed so far, with additional names expected to be announced in the coming days.
14 July 2025, 09:00 AM

Bands unite in fundraiser concert aiding ex-Mechanix guitarist Imran

Imran Ahmed, founder and former guitarist of heavy metal band Mechanix, has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. According to his doctors, both chemotherapy and surgery are required. However, the high cost of treatment has placed a financial burden on his family, prompting an appeal for public support.
14 July 2025, 04:49 AM

Odd Signature returns to stage with comeback concert

The band had gone on an indefinite break following a fatal accident in August 2023, when a microbus carrying members of Odd Signature collided with a passenger bus in Narsingdi. The crash claimed the lives of Ahasan Tanvir Pial, the band’s guitarist and vocalist, and Abdus Salam, their driver. Three other members were seriously injured. The tragedy left fans and the local music community in shock.
13 July 2025, 06:29 AM

Shama Rahman and Afzal Hossain headline rain-drenched cultural evening

As Dhaka shimmered beneath days of rainfall, a quiet enchantment stirred inside the Sheraton Ballroom last Friday; however, this wasn't just another evening of performances. “Badol Diner Prothom Kodom Phul”, hosted by MW Magazine Bangladesh, unfolded more like a dream shared between memories and monsoon.
12 July 2025, 11:29 AM

Blackpink returns with first new track in three years

Just days after debuting “Jump”, their first new release in three years, during a live performance in South Korea, Blackpink officially dropped the studio version of the track yesterday along with its accompanying music video.
12 July 2025, 07:53 AM

Shironamhin releases new song honouring remittance warriors

Popular Bangladeshi rock band Shironamhin has released a heartfelt new song titled “Kotodur”, dedicated to the countless expatriate workers contributing tirelessly to their families and the national economy through remittances. The track was released last Thursday on the band’s official YouTube channel.
12 July 2025, 07:45 AM

Level Five levels up

The indie rock band has steadily broken free from its ‘niche’ label, surging in popularity during the pandemic. Their riveting lyrics, dynamic vocals, punchy guitar riffs, and tight rhythm section struck a chord with audiences, particularly through their breakout hit, “60’s Love”.
11 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Nancy teams up with daughter Rodela for their first duet

Renowned Bangladeshi singer Nazmun Munira Nancy has teamed up with her daughter Marzia Bushra Rodela for the first time to sing a duet.
11 July 2025, 08:39 AM

Bappa Mazumder bets on CDs with new album ‘Vertical Horizon’

After a long hiatus, renowned musician Bappa Mazumder has released a full-length music album — and notably, in CD format. Titled “Vertical Horizon”, the album features a total of 12 tracks, including five new songs and six older ones.
11 July 2025, 05:22 AM

Bangladeshi-American Emmy winner, Shams Ahmed, joins Grammy voting body

Shams Ahmed, a Bangladeshi-American musician and Emmy Award winner, has been appointed as a voting member of The Recording Academy, the esteemed body behind the Grammy Awards.
11 July 2025, 04:05 AM

Justin Bieber drops seventh studio album today

Pop sensation Justin Bieber has officially released his seventh studio album today, under Def Jam Recordings, as confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. While no official announcement was made ahead of the release, promotional billboards and social media teasers had already built anticipation among fans.
11 July 2025, 03:51 AM

‘Mainstream’ Xefer

The ever-rebellious Xefer was the talk of the town once again this Eid, with “Lichur Bagane” being hummed in tea stalls and blasted in parties. She also lent her voice in “Dhamaka” in Tasnia Farin and Sariful Razz starrer “Insaaf”.
10 July 2025, 11:02 AM

‘Chand Mama’ crosses 100 million views on YouTube

The item number “Chand Mama” from the film “Borbaad” has crossed the 100 million mark on YouTube, reaching the milestone even before completing four months since its release. With lyrics and composition by Pritom Hasan, the track features vocals by Dola Rahman alongside Pritom. Directed by Mehedi Hasan, the music video stars Shakib Khan and West Bengal actress Nusrat Jahan.
9 July 2025, 04:54 AM

Lalon singer Farida Parveen in critical condition

The renowned artiste is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka
8 July 2025, 14:43 PM

BTS’ V becomes most influential music figure on Instagram

Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V from BTS, has once again made history on social media. According to HypeAuditor, he has secured a place among the world’s most prominent celebrities across various domains such as music and sports — an impressive feat considering his prolonged absence due to mandatory military service. Despite this hiatus, V’s influence remained strong, further cementing his global appeal.
8 July 2025, 12:36 PM

China-Bangladesh Singing Competition returns in honour of 50-year diplomatic bond

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and China, the Second China-Bangladesh Singing Competition is all set to be held, bringing together participants from both nations through the universal language of music.
8 July 2025, 08:21 AM

Farida Parveen hospitalised again, condition remains fragile

Renowned Lalon singer Farida Parveen has once again been hospitalised due to ongoing health complications.
7 July 2025, 07:12 AM

Apple Music unveils its 500 most-streamed songs, capturing the sound of a digital generation

At the top of the list is Ed Sheeran’s 2017 global hit “Shape of You", a track that has become inescapable in both public and private spaces—from dance floors to ride-share radios and supermarket aisles. With its melodic hooks and streaming-optimised production, the song has solidified Sheeran’s status as one of the defining voices of contemporary pop.
6 July 2025, 06:38 AM

Haimanti Sukla lends voice to new Bangladeshi track

Sukla, known for her timeless renditions such as “Amar Bolar Kichu Chhilo Na” and “Ogo Brishti Amar Chokher Pata”, is no stranger to Bangladeshi audiences. Her contribution to the 1980s Bangladeshi film “Protirodh”, particularly the hit song “Dake Pakhi Kholo Akhi” — written by Nazrul Islam Babu and composed by Sheikh Sadi Khan — cemented her place in the hearts of listeners on this side of the border.
6 July 2025, 06:12 AM

Ozzy and Sabbath delight fans in emotional farewell gig

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath thrilled tens of thousands of fans in an emotional farewell gig in Birmingham on Saturday following a day packed with tribute sets from a star-studded lineup.
6 July 2025, 04:53 AM