Musician turns home studio project into upcoming EP 'Beshi Joss'
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30 May 2026, 12:26 PM Music
Eid Day 2: What to watch on TV today
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29 May 2026, 11:57 AM Entertainment
Anupam Roy returns to Dhaka for concert after two years
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28 May 2026, 11:40 AM Music
Nusraat Faria turns up Eid festivities with ‘Loke Boley’
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28 May 2026, 11:05 AM Music
BTS reunite at 2026 American Music Awards, win Artist of the Year
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26 May 2026, 12:08 PM Music
Meghdol announces Eid special concert ‘Echoes of Eternity’
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26 May 2026, 10:54 AM Music
Eid releases bring festive mix of collaborations and fresh singles
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25 May 2026, 14:05 PM Music

Aurthohin announces ‘Phoenix-er Diary 2’ ahead of first US concert tour

Popular Bangladeshi rock band Aurthohin is set to release its long-awaited album “Phoenix-er Diary 2” this October, three years after the release of “Phoenix-er Diary”. The announcement was made through a motion poster on Facebook, where a fiery phoenix symbolised the theme of resilience and rebirth.
16 September 2025, 06:55 AM

Musician Ahrar Masud Diep passes away

Ahrar Masud Diep, the vocalist of Calypso, Rustoff, and Eclipse, passed away yesterday. He was also part of Drockstars 2007, where he performed with his band Eclipse.
16 September 2025, 05:56 AM

Muza, Mumzy Stranger featured on EA SPORTS ‘FC 26’ global soundtrack

EA SPORTS has revealed the official soundtrack for “FC 26”, highlighting a dynamic mix of international stars and rising talent. The line-up features Bangladeshi-origin singers Mumzy Stranger and Muza with their track “Ki Kori”, alongside UK-born Bangladeshi artiste Joy Crookes, returning with “Fade Your Heart”. 
16 September 2025, 05:28 AM

An artiste like Farida Parveen comes once in a century: Gazi Abdul Hakim

Legendary Lalon singer Farida Parveen passed away on Saturday (September 13) night after a prolonged illness. She died at 10:15pm while undergoing treatment in a private medical college hospital in Dhaka. On Sunday (September 14) noon, people from all walks of life paid their respects at the Central Shaheed Minar. At the tribute, her husband, noted flautist Gazi Abdul Hakim, said, “An artiste like Farida Parveen is born once in a hundred years.”
15 September 2025, 06:23 AM

Cultural world mourns Farida Parveen, the ‘Queen of Lalon Geeti’

The entirety of Bangladesh’s entertainment industry was grief-stricken after losing this legendary singer to kidney complications.
14 September 2025, 12:19 PM

Farida Parveen to be laid to rest in Kushtia after Dhaka tributes

Legendary singer Farida Parveen passed away on Saturday while undergoing treatment at Universal Medical College Hospital in Dhaka. She was 70.
14 September 2025, 04:11 AM

Queen of Lalon Geeti Farida Parveen breathes her last

The artiste had long been battling kidney complications. In recent months, her condition worsened, requiring dialysis twice a week
13 September 2025, 17:04 PM

Xscape releases first track ‘Eka’ from debut album

Xscape has officially stepped into the spotlight with the release of their debut track “Eka”, part of the upcoming album “Lukono Bhalobashar Khoje”. The song dropped on YouTube this week, marking a major milestone for the rising band.
13 September 2025, 08:42 AM

Obscure marks 40 Years with vinyl record album ‘Reincarnation’

Before the era of cassettes and CDs, vinyl records—often called long play (LP) records—were one of the most popular mediums for listening to music. Recently, vinyl has been making a global comeback, with celebrated artists and bands re-releasing timeless hits in the classic format. Following this trend, Bangladesh’s legendary rock band Obscure is stepping into the vinyl era with their new album “Reincarnation”.
13 September 2025, 08:04 AM

Gorillaz announces ninth studio album ‘The Mountain’ with Indian collaborations

British virtual band Gorillaz has unveiled plans for its ninth studio album, “The Mountain”, set for release on March 20, 2026, under its new label KONG. The animated group, created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, revealed that parts of the album were recorded across India—in Mumbai, Delhi, Rajasthan and Varanasi—giving the project a distinct South Asian influence.
13 September 2025, 05:34 AM

Farida Parveen suffering from multi-organ failure, unfit for overseas treatment

Celebrated Lalon singer Farida Parveen remains on life support, with doctors confirming that she is not fit to be moved abroad for advanced treatment.
13 September 2025, 05:23 AM

Owned launches digital archive in memory of AK Ratul

Owned band has announced the launch of a website dedicated to its late vocalist AK Ratul, who passed away on July 27 following a cardiac arrest.
13 September 2025, 05:01 AM

50 years later, Naquib Khan stands as a musical pillar

Back when cassettes were still a part of everyday life, my dad had a drawer overflowing with cassettes by Souls and Renaissance. I’d often hum along to songs like “Mon Shudhu Mon Chhuyechhey”, “Bhalo Lagey Jotsna Ratey”, and “O Nodire Tui Jaas Kothaire.” The melodies and lyrics felt magical, and I remember wishing to someday meet the person behind these songs.
12 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Farida Parveen on life support, family seeks prayers

Renowned Lalon singer Farida Parveen is in critical condition, with her natural breathing having ceased, according to her elder son Imam Zafar Nomani. He shared the heartbreaking news on social media, revealing that the artiste is currently on life support in the intensive care unit of a private medical college hospital in Dhaka.
12 September 2025, 08:13 AM

Lumin’s musical film ‘Firey Esho’ premieres in Dhaka

Lumin, lead vocalist of the iconic rock band Feedback, premiered his musical film “Firey Esho” in Dhaka yesterday, with Universal Medical College Hospital hosting the event at the Empyrean Hotel.
12 September 2025, 04:36 AM

Music icon Kanak Chapa turns 56 today

Renowned Bangladeshi singer Rumana Morshed Kanak Chapa, whose melodious voice has touched millions, celebrates her birthday today. Born in 1969 in Dhaka’s Shantibagh, Kanak Chapa has enriched Bangla music with a versatile career spanning over 35 years.
11 September 2025, 07:07 AM

Farida Parveen on life support

Renowned Lalon singer Farida Parveen has been placed on life support as her physical condition has further deteriorated.
10 September 2025, 20:07 PM

‘Long Distance Love’: Coke Studio Bangla’s latest offering

In its latest release for Coke Studio Bangla Season 3, “Long Distance Love” bridges oceans with melody while capturing how distance continues to test the human heart. Composed by Shuvendu Das Shuvo and penned by Ankan, the track carries soulful lyrics with theatrical visuals that speak to love stretched across miles.
10 September 2025, 16:21 PM

Kanak Chapa celebrates 35 years in music

Beyond playback, she has released 35 solo albums, expanding her repertoire beyond the silver screen. Kanak Chapa is also recognised as a writer, with three published books adding yet another dimension to her artistic identity.
10 September 2025, 07:05 AM

Hilary Duff plans music comeback and docuseries after a decade

Hilary Duff is officially making her return to music after a ten-year hiatus. Yesterday, the actress and singer revealed that she has signed with Atlantic Records and will soon release new songs — her first since the 2015 album “Breathe In. Breathe Out.” Now 37, Duff says she is ready to continue the musical journey she once paused.
10 September 2025, 05:12 AM