Children from Agami schools present music, art and science projects
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20 September 2026 Entertainment
Honouring Dinu Billah’s cultural legacy
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Kabir-Lalon spiritual music festival held in Barishal
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Kabir-Lalon Bhabsangeet Festival in Barishal today
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17 September 2026 Music

Eid in the village was something truly special: Kona

Her recent releases include “Dilam Tomay Kotha” from the film “Malik”, and songs from the web film “Tajmahal”, including “Shohag Chand”. She also has several new playback songs releasing this Eid across films and dramas.
30 May 2026

Musician turns home studio project into upcoming EP 'Beshi Joss'

Bangladeshi musician and songwriter Nafeez Al Amin is set to release a new EP titled “Beshi Joss”, a four-track project that brings together years of songwriting and collaborations with musicians from Bangladesh and abroad.
30 May 2026

Eid Day 2: What to watch on TV today

Friday brings a dense Eid television schedule across Bangladeshi channels, with blockbuster films, telefilms, dramas, music shows and magazine programmes filling the day. From Shakib Khan-led films to ensemble drama-heavy evenings, broadcasters continue their multi-day festive programming.
29 May 2026

Anupam Roy returns to Dhaka for concert after two years

Popular Indian singer-songwriter Anupam Roy is set to return to Bangladesh for a concert in Dhaka after more than two years.
28 May 2026

Nusraat Faria turns up Eid festivities with ‘Loke Boley’

Actor-singer Nusraat Faria has returned to music after a long hiatus with her new folk-pop track “Loke Boley”, released ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
28 May 2026

BTS reunite at 2026 American Music Awards, win Artist of the Year

K-pop group BTS returned to the American Music Awards stage after four years with a special appearance at the 2026 ceremony held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
26 May 2026

Inside the sound of ‘Rockstar’: Jahid Nirob on scoring a musical film

As “Rockstar” prepares for its Eid release, one of the biggest talking points, beyond Shakib Khan’s transformation, has been its music. As a full-fledged musical film – still a rarity in mainstream Bangladeshi cinema – “Rockstar” places its soundtrack at the centre of its narrative.
26 May 2026

Meghdol announces Eid special concert ‘Echoes of Eternity’

Meghdol is all set to entertain audiences with its much-awaited concert, “Echoes of Eternity”, scheduled for May 30, the third day of Eid.
26 May 2026

Eid releases bring festive mix of collaborations and fresh singles

This Eid-ul-Azha, Bangladesh’s music industry is gearing up with a wave of new releases spanning folk fusion, romantic ballads and contemporary pop tracks. Alongside major production houses, many artists are also releasing songs through their personal YouTube channels.
25 May 2026

Nazrul cannot be contained within a singular frame

Nazrul’s “Rebel Poet” identity is too constrained to limit him within a single frame. Nazrul’s poetry moves, shifts beyond even its historical significance. They take rebirth, vertebrate, enter speech, then public conscience, and Nazrul returns as chant—becoming the primary language of people’s struggle for rights, carrying an unyielding spirit in every movement when people most need him.
25 May 2026

For those who left but never departed: Nazrul’s ‘Ami chirotore dure chole jabo’

Through Nazrul’s words and Firoza Begum’s voice, farewell becomes something more unsettling: a promise never to disappear
24 May 2026

Nemesis celebrates unrivalled 25 as Maher Khan makes emotional appearance

When former guitarist of Nemesis, maestro Maher Khan, walked out and performed, the room did not quite know what to do with itself.
23 May 2026

Coke Studio Bangla season 4 opens with Nazrul’s ‘Room Jhoom’

Coke Studio Bangla has launched its fourth season with a tribute to the national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, releasing a special opening track ahead of his birth anniversary on May 25.
23 May 2026

Nemesis celebrates silver jubilee as maestro Maher Khan makes comeback after 14 years

One of the major attractions of the event was the performance by Nemesis’ original lineup members, who returned to the stage for the celebration.
23 May 2026

Imran and I Kings honoured in Australia, set for US tour in July

Bangladeshi singer Imran Mahmudul and his band I Kings have been honoured in Australia following their performance at “Fagun Hawa Fest 2026” in Sydney on May 2.
22 May 2026

BTS to make special appearance at 2026 American Music Awards

Global K-pop sensation BTS is set to make a special appearance at the 52nd American Music Awards on May 25, marking the group’s first appearance at an award show in four years.
22 May 2026

This recognition came when I felt completely forgotten: Fatema Tuz Zohra on receiving Nazrul Award

The award was announced ahead of the poet’s 127th birth anniversary celebrations, scheduled to be held at Bangla Academy on May 23.
21 May 2026

Gems of Nazrul launches nationwide talent hunt

Organisers described the programme as the country’s first nationwide reality-show-style competition dedicated exclusively to Nazrul Sangeet.
19 May 2026

DJ Sonica diagnosed with Hepatitis A

Popular Bangladeshi DJ and singer Sonica has been infected with the Hepatitis A virus and is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the capital.
19 May 2026

‘Coke Studio Bangla’ season 4 in the works

A verified source confirmed to The Daily Star that a song was filmed in Dhaka on May 14 and 15. The remaining songs will gradually go into production in the coming weeks.
18 May 2026