Children from Agami schools present music, art and science projects
Arts & Entertainment Desk
20 September 2026 Entertainment
Former Mechanix guitarist Syed Imran Ahmed passes away after cancer battle
Arts & Entertainment Desk
20 September 2026 Entertainment
Honouring Dinu Billah’s cultural legacy
Staff Correspondent
19 September 2026 Culture
Kabir-Lalon spiritual music festival held in Barishal
Our Correspondent, Barishal
18 September 2026 Music
Ed Sheeran songs removed from Irish radio station over Macklemore row
Arts & Entertainment Desk
18 September 2026 Entertainment
Kabir-Lalon Bhabsangeet Festival in Barishal today
Arts & Entertainment Desk
18 September 2026 Entertainment
Madonna to open VMAs with first live performance in 23 years
Arts & Entertainment Desk
17 September 2026 Music

James and Rupam Islam set to share stage in Sydney

After wrapping up his nearly two-month European music tour, Bangladeshi rock icon James is now in Australia, where he is set to perform alongside West Bengal singer and Fossils frontman Rupam Islam.
12 September 2026

Mymensingh’s Zainul Udyan comes alive with Shah Abdul Karim’s music

Zainul Udyan in Mymensingh came alive with the soulful melodies of legendary Baul saint Shah Abdul Karim as the third edition of the monthly folk music programme "Bhab Taranga" was held on Friday evening.
12 September 2026

Revisiting ten memorable songs from Kanak Chapa’s film career

In Bangla cinema, few voices are as closely associated with nostalgia and romance as that of Rumana Morshed Kanak Chapa. For generations of listeners, her voice has been an inseparable part of countless memorable film songs and the cinematic moments they accompanied.
11 September 2026

Hania Aamir makes music debut with a message for her critics

Pakistani actor Hania Aamir has made her official music debut with “Pablo”, a Punjabi hip-hop track in which she addresses the criticism and scrutiny surrounding her public image.
11 September 2026

Bono makes history as U2 named 2027 MusiCares Persons of the Year

Irish rock titans U2 will be honored as the 2027 MusiCares Persons of the Year, making frontman Bono the first artist in history to receive the distinction both as an individual and as part of a group.
11 September 2026

Chhayanaut hosts an evening of Tagore with Laisa Ahmed Lisa, Imtiaz Ahmed

Rabindra Sangeet exponent Laisa Ahmed Lisa then performed “Modhur Tomar Shesh Je Na Pai” and “Bajao Amare Bajao”. Singer Imtiaz Ahmed followed with “Adhora Madhuri Dhorechhi” and “Modhur Modhur Dhoni Baje”.
11 September 2026

Runa Laila’s daughter Tani calls for action against AI-generated death rumours

The daughter of renowned singer Runa Laila, Tani Laila, has urged fans to report social media accounts spreading false reports about her mother’s health, after a claim that the singer is “battling for her life” began circulating online alongside AI-generated videos and images.
10 September 2026

Nirvana to receive Video Vanguard Award at 2026 MTV VMAs

Rock band Nirvana will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, recognising the band's lasting contribution to music videos and visual culture. MTV announced the honour on September 9.
10 September 2026

Asha Bhosle lives through her ingenious melody

Throughout her illustrious career, Asha Bhosle received numerous accolades. These include the National Film Award in 1981 and again in 1988, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008.
8 September 2026

Nora Fatehi faces Rs 3 crore defamation suit over ‘Lego airplane’ remark

An aviation company has filed a Rs 3 crore civil defamation suit against Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi, alleging that her social media remarks describing one of its chartered aircraft as a “toy” and a “Lego airplane” damaged the company’s reputation and business.
8 September 2026

How Kaaktaal became the soundtrack of a generation

Perhaps that is what makes Kaaktaal feel less like a band we simply listened to and more like a band we lived alongside. Their songs gathered our memories without asking for them.
8 September 2026

‘Overload Festival’ to bring six rock bands to Chattogram

Live Wave Entertainment is set to bring its “Overload Festival” concert to Chattogram on September 11.
7 September 2026

‘I will keep singing until the end’: James

Singer James left home as a young man, driven by his passion for music. Over the years, that young musician went on to become one of Bangladesh's most prominent rock figures, affectionately known to fans as “Guru”. Decades into his career, James continues to command the stage.
5 September 2026

The ever-enduring Adit

After years of creating music across different platforms, Adit continues to approach his work with the curiosity of someone still learning. For him, music remains less about following a formula and more about listening, experimenting and creating something that feels true to him.
5 September 2026

Sabina Yasmin: A timeless voice in Bangladeshi cinema

For Bangladeshi cinema, she is not simply a playback singer. She is one of the voices through which its history can be heard.
4 September 2026

Nazrul’s traditional Leto Gaan staged at Shilpakala Academy

A special cultural evening featuring National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s traditional Leto Gaan (folk musical theatre) and Kabigaan (poetic musical debate) was held at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka on Thursday as part of the ongoing Nazrul Year celebrations.
4 September 2026

Sabina Yasmin at 72: The voice that transcended generations

The legendary singer celebrates her 72nd birthday today, September 4. Born in 1954, Sabina Yasmin has spent much of her life at the heart of Bengali music, leaving behind a vast repertoire that continues to resonate with audiences even as the musical landscape around her has changed.
4 September 2026

Walking Abbey Road with Joy Shahriar

For singer-songwriter Joy Shahriar, his first trip to the UK was not simply about performing at a concert alongside the legendary Nachiketa. A lifelong music lover and ardent fan of the Beatles and Pink Floyd, he had long dreamed of visiting places that shaped music history.
3 September 2026

Kabir-Lalon music festival to tour eight divisions

A nationwide festival exploring the philosophy, music and humanist traditions of Kabir and Lalon Shah will be held across all eight divisions of Bangladesh from September 11 to October 30.
3 September 2026

Channel i to celebrate Sabina Yasmin’s birthday with special programme

A special television programme titled “Shudhu Gaan Geye Porichoy” will be aired on the occasion of legendary singer Sabina Yasmin’s birthday.
2 September 2026