Two-day long ‘Nazrul Utsav’ to take place in February

A two-day gala event commemorating the work of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam is to be held on February 11-12 at the capital’s Gulshan Society Lake Park. 
5 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Sonu Nigam tests positive for Covid-19

Popular Indian playback singer Sonu Nigam, on January 4, announced on social media that he has tested positive for Covid-19, along with his wife, son, and sister-in-law.
5 January 2022, 04:11 AM

Random Origin: An experimental rock band to look out for

Random Origin released “Shikor”, their first album, on December 17, 2021, featuring seven songs, and produced under the label of G-Series. 
4 January 2022, 10:00 AM

Musical reality show ‘Young Star’ to air special episode today

Arranged by RTV and presented by Danish, musical reality show ‘Young Star’ will air their special episode featuring songs by five major poets of Bengal- the “Pancho Kobi”.
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM

‘The importance of sound design cannot be overstated’

Playing with onomatopoeic elements on the screen, sound designer and engineer Arafat Kirty’s latest hits “Networker Baire”, “Tithir Osukh” and “Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi”, among others, have been a treat to the ears for the audience.
2 January 2022, 11:55 AM

Chamok Hasan’s ‘Ei Mayabi Chander Raate’ features Jisshu Sengupta

Along with his engaging educational videos on math and science, Chamok Hasan’s music, along with Feroza Binte Omar Bonhi, has garnered a prominent fan base on social media. A recent rendition of their popular song, “Ei Mayabi Chander Raate”, picturised on Kolkata-based actor Jisshu Sengupta, took social media by storm upon release.
2 January 2022, 09:54 AM

Shironamhin to celebrate silver jubilee with Mumbai’s symphony orchestra

Popular band Shironamhin is all set to celebrate their silver jubilee with concerts across the country this year.
2 January 2022, 07:55 AM

Prince Mahmud and Tanzir Tuhin come together for “Anagoto”

Prince Mahmud‘s new song, “Anagoto”, featuring Tanzir Tuhin, was released under the banner of G Series, on New Year’s Eve. The number has been written by Samuel Haque, and Sajid Sarker has done the music arrangement of the track.
1 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Biggest celebrity weddings of 2021

After over a year of almost no social ceremonies for the pandemic, things in the entertainment industry began to perk up as celebrities around the globe tied the knot.
31 December 2021, 11:29 AM

Gone but not forgotten: Stars we lost in 2021

As we approach the New Year, The Daily Star takes a moment to mourn the stars we lost in 2021.
31 December 2021, 10:49 AM

10 most viewed songs on YouTube throughout the year

Music videos from Bangladeshi OTT platforms, tele-fictions, and musical programmes dominated the music scene this year. Plenty of original and fresh content was released to positive responses. Popular singers such as Abanti Sithi, Rehaan Rasul, Imran, Porshi and Kona, among others, had a successful year.
31 December 2021, 09:18 AM

Dhaka Rock Fest 2.0

Organised by SkyTracker Limited, Dhaka Rock Fest 2.0 was a huge success – highlighting the return of Bassbaba Sumon and Aurthohin on stage, in full glory.
27 December 2021, 18:00 PM

3 members of K-pop sensation BTS diagnosed with COVID-19

Three members of the K-pop superstar group BTS have been infected with the coronavirus after returning from abroad, their management agency said.
26 December 2021, 04:54 AM

10th Sanjeeb Utshab to serenade DU today

The tenth iteration of the annual Sanjeeb Utshab will be conducted in honour of the late musician Sanjeeb Choudhury’s birthday today.
25 December 2021, 07:35 AM

Coldplay to stop making music in 2025

Renowned British rock band Coldplay will stop recording music as a group in 2025, frontman Chris Martin has revealed.
23 December 2021, 14:36 PM

Sunny Leone sizzles in Oyshee’s new song ‘Dushtoo Polapain’

Bollywood diva Sunny Leone stars in the glamourous video for the song, “Dushtoo Polapain.”
23 December 2021, 05:29 AM

Nora Fatehi gets trolled for copying Shakira in new song

Guru Randhawa and Nora Fatehi have teamed up for the song, “Dance Meri Rani,” composed by Tanishk Bagchi, after the blockbuster hit “Naach Meri Rani”. The track has Afro-beats and vocals by Zahrah S Khan, who sung Nora’s recent hit, “Kusu Kusu”. Bosco Leslie Martis has directed the music video.
22 December 2021, 09:29 AM

Travis Scott concert victims were crushed, accidentally suffocated

The 10 people who died in a stampede at rapper Travis Scott's concert at the Astroworld Festival in Houston last month accidentally suffocated, the Harris County medical examiner ruled on Thursday.
17 December 2021, 04:37 AM

Sahana Bajpaie to feature in collaborative album celebrating 50 years of Bangladesh

Noted singers Sahana Bajpaie, Samantak Sinha, and Sohini Alam will be the stars of a UK-India-Bangladesh collaborative album, “Doyel Pakhir Ganer Khata” (The Magpie-Robin’s Songbook), featuring contemporary renditions of songs recorded during Bangladesh’s Liberation War.
16 December 2021, 03:00 AM

Dhaka Rock Fest 2.0 to be held on December 23

Dhaka Rock Fest, a concert for rock music enthusiasts, will be held on December 23 at ICCB, Noboratri, Hall 4, from 12 noon onwards.
15 December 2021, 10:59 AM