The Platform Live looks to highlight local music scene

The Platform Live is a musical reality show that focuses on highlighting the local music scene in different countries, across a variety of genres.  Originally started in Malaysia in 2020, the show has now started in a number of different countries, including Bangladesh. The show in Bangladesh will feature over 25+ acts during the initial season, which has been broken down into eight volumes. Episodes will be aired on the first Saturday of every month at 8:00 PM, between May and December 2022 on The Platform Live's official website.
18 June 2022, 06:44 AM

BTS not going on hiatus, says media 'misrepresented' announcement

K-pop sensation and BTS leader RM Namjoon is furious with the way the media has “misrepresented” their announcement about working on solo projects as disbanding the band forever.
18 June 2022, 06:32 AM

Representing traditional Bangla music worldwide

Sohini Alam, the vocalist of Khiyo—a fusion band of British and Bengali descent that was formed in London, England— recently sat down with me to talk about all things music.
17 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Jungkook assures that 'BTS is forever'

After many fans were devastated seeing reports of BTS going on a hiatus and disbanding, Jungkook came forward and assured fans, that BTS is forever and that they still have a lot to do as a group. The reports of a hiatus started emerging after Jungkook and other BTS members talked about focusing on their solo careers at the live-streamed FESTA dinner on Tuesday.
16 June 2022, 09:55 AM

BTS’s ‘Proof’ sells over 2 million copies on day one

K-pop sensation BTS latest anthology album “Proof” sold over 2 million copies on the first day. Its title track “Yet to Come” has become the first song to reach the number one spot on Melon’s rebranded Top 100 chart.
14 June 2022, 18:00 PM

BTS to go on a break

K-pop icons BTS shocked the world today, as they announced that they will go on a hiatus, to focus on the members’ solo careers.
14 June 2022, 16:52 PM

Lucky Ali’s humble reply to ‘Jai Shri Ram’ comment goes viral

Lucky Ali’s post about loving Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) resulted in a section of people commenting Hindu religious slogans such as “Jai Shree Ram” and “Har Har Mahadev”. Many also used the word “Allah Hu Akbar” which resulted in word of wars between the Hindu and Muslim attacking each other in the comment section.
14 June 2022, 08:49 AM

BTS’s ‘Proof’ sells over 2 million copies on day one

K-pop sensation BTS latest anthology album “Proof” sold over 2 million copies on the first day. Its title track “Yet to Come” has become the first song to reach the number one spot on Melon’s rebranded Top 100 chart.
14 June 2022, 08:40 AM

Sufi to leave Arbovirus, says “everything has an end”

Sufi Maverick, vocalist of popular hard rock band Arbovirus, has decided to quit his position as its frontman.
13 June 2022, 08:21 AM

6 singers voice theme song for Padma Bridge

The Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges, along with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy took up the initiative to organise a theme song for “Padma Shetu”. The inaugural ceremony for Padma bridge is set to take place on June 25, and noted singers including Ankhi Alamgir, Kishore, Rajib, Sabbir Zaman, Konal, and Zhilik voiced the theme song for Bangladesh’s largest bridge.
13 June 2022, 06:54 AM

Another day, another memorable concert

JCI Bangladesh Rock Fest, powered by Daraz, celebrated the best in Bangladeshi band music with performances by Miles,
11 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Justin Bieber’s face paralyzed after being diagnosed with rare disorder

Justin Bieber says a rare disorder that paralyzed half of the superstar performer’s face is the reason behind his tour postponement.
11 June 2022, 04:48 AM

BTS marches on with ‘Proof’

BTS has finally released their new album “Proof” on music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Play. The anthology album was released today, Friday, June 10.
10 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Coke Studio Bangla Concert: The night music won against pessimism

Let us address the elephant in the room first: Coke Studio Bangla is obviously an elaborate advert for Coca Cola. It does not take a genius to come to that conclusion, the enormous Coca Cola logo on top of the stage at Army Stadium yesterday should be enough of a ‘hint’. That being said, what the platform has done to re-ignite interest in our local scene is admirable, only exemplified by thousands of people showing up in droves in Bangladesh Army Stadium yesterday, despite an entire day of incessant rain.
10 June 2022, 10:01 AM

Britney Spears' ex-husband crashes her wedding

Britney Spears' former husband, Jason Alexander, crashed her wedding in southern California, as reported by the authorities. A member of Ventura County Sheriff said that their officers responded to a trespassing call after 2 PM on Thursday. 
10 June 2022, 07:06 AM

BTS’s ‘Proof’ out now

BTS has finally released their new album “Proof” on music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Play. The anthology album was released today, Friday, June 10.  Alongside the album, the supergroup also released the music video for the title track, “Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)” on YouTube today. 
10 June 2022, 06:04 AM

WATCH LIVE: Coke Studio Bangla concert begins

After an entire day of speculation and rumours, Coke Studio Bangla concert has commenced, at Bangladesh Army Stadium. An entire day of rain meant that the event had to be cut short, with most musicians abridging their set, and some having their slot cancelled altogether. Despite the 7-hour delay, music lovers have  filled the venue to the brim, being serenaded by Arnob & Co.
9 June 2022, 15:07 PM

Coke Studio Bangla concert to commence from 8 pm, if no further rain

One delay after another due to unfortunate circumstances with the weather, organisers are unsure whether they would continue with the Coke Studio Bangla concert. After the organisers promised to update the fans at 4pm, further delays happened, as the rain would not let up.
9 June 2022, 12:37 PM

Coke Studio Bangla concert delayed, “Show must go on”, says Arnob

Today’s rain has been a source of disappointment for music lovers, as Coke Studio Bangla’s much-anticipated concert has been delayed.
9 June 2022, 08:02 AM

Britney Spears to tie the knot with Sam Asghari today

Britney Spears and her fiance, Sam Asghari will be getting married today. The pop star is set to tie the knot with her fiance, who is also an actor as well as her personal trainer. The couple will be married in an intimate ceremony today, as reported by TMZ last night. 
9 June 2022, 07:14 AM