Rumon embarks on solo journey with “Jhapsha”

Well-known band Parthibo’s vocalist, Ashfaqul Bari Rumon, has been leading the band for the last two decades.
22 October 2022, 14:46 PM

Taylor Swift reveals late-night musings on pop album 'Midnights'

Taylor Swift returned to pop on Friday with the debut of her 10th studio album, a record called "Midnights" inspired by her late-night thoughts, and she also released a video of her "nightmare scenarios" in the genre of a horror flick.
22 October 2022, 05:03 AM

Leading charts and stealing hearts  

Now, be it TikTok reels or YouTube shorts, her song "Teka Pakhi" from the Chorki Original film "Dui Diner Duniya" is all the rage.
22 October 2022, 04:00 AM

BTS Jin to release first solo single next week, ahead of military duty

K-pop singer Jin, a member of the hit boy band BTS, will release his first official solo single next week, the seven-member band's agency said on Wednesday, following this week's announcement that he will soon start military duty.
19 October 2022, 12:09 PM

Shakib Al Hasan featured in Rafa and Jewel’s music video

The world’s best cricketing all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will feature in the music video of the song “Bijoyroth”, voiced by Iqbal Asif Jewel and Raef Al Hasan Rafa.
19 October 2022, 11:09 AM

BTS able to perform at national events while serving military service

Members of K-pop mega boy band BTS, who will begin to enlist for compulsory military service in the coming months, will be able to continue performing, according to South Korea’s Minister of National Defense.
19 October 2022, 04:59 AM

What BTS’s military enlistment means for fans and the group’s future

BTS is looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025.
18 October 2022, 16:30 PM

Five iconic songs of legendary rockstar, Ayub Bachchu

While most of Ayub Bachchu’s songs are masterpieces in their own right, I wanted to share five songs from the iconic maestro that are close to my heart.
18 October 2022, 14:20 PM

My best is yet to come: Ayub Bachchu in his last interview with The Daily Star

In June of 2018, The Daily Star sat down with the legendary Ayub Bachchu for what would be one of his last full-length interviews. 
18 October 2022, 12:54 PM

We all miss and love you very much: Ayub Bachchu’s son on his 4th death anniversary

Friends, fans and family members observed the fourth death anniversary Bangladesh’s iconic rock superstar, singer, guitarist, composer and music director Ayub Bachchu on Tuesday.
18 October 2022, 12:40 PM

Chirkutt’s Sumi represents Bangladesh at two of the world’s biggest music platforms

Popular musician and Chirkutt's vocalist Sharmin Sultana Sumi will be representing Bangladesh at the world's biggest music meeting, for the second time, Womex 22. The event will take place in Lisbon, Portugal. The five-day festival will kick-off from October 19 and continue till October 23.
18 October 2022, 12:07 PM

Pentagon remake debut single 'Shongshoy'

After almost 25 years, Pentagon decided to make a music video for "Shongshoy", in the process remaking their original song.
18 October 2022, 07:23 AM

The story behind the making of Ayub Bachchu’s ‘Tara Bhora Ratey’

Legendary musician Ayub Bachchu passed away on this day, two years ago.
17 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Lalon Shah lives on among the youth through modern folk fusion

Celebrate Lalon Shah on his 132nd death anniversary.
17 October 2022, 17:20 PM

Japanese orchestra celebrates 50th anniversary of Japan-Bangladesh friendship

Marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Bangladesh, the Embassy of Japan organized a "Concert by AUN J Classic Orchestra to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Friendship between Japan and Bangladesh” on October 15, at Krishibid Institution Bangladesh.
17 October 2022, 08:06 AM

Barcelona celebrate rapper Drake with shirt logo in Clasico

Barcelona celebrated Canadian rapper Drake with a logo on the front of their shirts in the Clasico against Real Madrid on Sunday, as part of their Spotify sponsorship deal.
17 October 2022, 05:25 AM

Kabir Suman bursts into tears after reunion with old Bangladeshi friend

Renowned singer Kabir Suman deeply mesmerised audiences with his soulful voice and captivating lyrics. Kabir Suman has a profound love for the people of Bangladesh, and was overjoyed that he would be getting to perform again in Bangladesh.
16 October 2022, 06:17 AM

BTS holds free concert to support South Korea's bid to host World Expo

K-pop boy band BTS reunited on Saturday for a concert in Busan in support of South Korea's bid to host the World Expo 2030 in the southern port city.
16 October 2022, 03:00 AM

Kabir Suman makes borders irrelevant

He is now 73 years old, he cannot even hold his guitar, like he used to. However, his mellifluous voice remains timeless – and he proved, like he always does, that every word, enunciation and tune – makes him forever an icon of Bangla music, Kabir Suman.
15 October 2022, 14:46 PM

 ‘Ei Somoy’ features 7 underappreciated bands

To celebrate the fiery young generation of our county, a concert titled “Ei Somoy: Oddhay Ek'' was held at Libaration War Musuem in Agargaon yesterday evening. Popular band “Meghdol” headlined the concert with six emerging bands from our country.
15 October 2022, 11:18 AM