Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a tribute this morning, called Hazarika’s music timeless, noting how his compositions “transcended borders and linguistic barriers for decades.” That universality is embodied in “Bistirna Parore” (popularly known in Bangla as “Bistirno Dupaare”), the song after which the voyage is named.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé, teaming up with Bruno Mars, took home Song of the Year for their global smash “APT”. Ariana Grande emerged as another standout, sweeping up Video of the Year and Best Pop for “Brighter Days Ahead”. In her acceptance speech, Grande cheekily thanked “my therapists and gay people,” before declaring, “I love you.”

Sabrina Carpenter has reclaimed the top spot on the Billboard 200 as her latest release, “Man’s Best Friend”, opens at No 1.

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs, in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), honoured legendary singer Sabina Yasmin with a special recognition on Sunday evening at the National Theatre Hall of the Academy, followed by her solo musical performance.

Renowned Nazrul Sangeet artiste Yasmin Mushtari grew up in a cultural family environment where literature, poetry, journalism, and music were integral. From childhood to the present day, she has remained immersed in music through performance, teaching, and practice. She began making her mark from an early age by participating in various competitions, including Bangladesh Television.

The duet’s delicate blend of emotion and melody made it one of the year’s most memorable soundtracks

The programme will also feature her solo musical performance, celebrating her timeless contributions to Bangladeshi music.

Research suggests that the 1990s marked one of the richest chapters in Bangladeshi music, with the audio industry and film songs thriving side by side. Celebrating that golden era, Maasranga Television is launching a new programme titled “Nineties Music Story”, which will air every Saturday at 12 midnight.

Stars from various sectors of showbiz including Dhallywood megastar Shakib Khan have extended their heartfelt wishes to legendary Bangladeshi singer Sabina Yasmin on her 71st birthday.

“The Dead Dance” appears on an extended edition of Gaga’s album “Mayhem”, now available on streaming platforms, alongside two fresh tracks, “Can’t Stop the High” and “Kill for Love”, Speculation about the video first surfaced in July, when Gaga was spotted filming with Burton at Mexico City’s haunting Island of the Dolls. At Spotify and Netflix’s “Wednesday” Graveyard Gala last week, she confirmed both the single and her cameo on the show.

Renowned Lalon singer Farida Parveen has once again fallen critically ill and is currently undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Universal Medical College Hospital in Dhaka.

Gaga, who recently announced that her new single “The Dead Dance” will be released today as part of the series’ soundtrack, said she was thrilled to join the project. “I’m a huge fan of the show and had so much fun appearing in it to support ‘The Dead Dance’,” she said.

Today marks the birthday of legendary singer Sabina Yasmin, one of the most celebrated voices in Bangladeshi music. To honour the occasion, Channel i is hosting a festive gathering, bringing together stars from across the industry.

BTS is gearing up for a long-awaited full-group comeback. After spending nearly two months in Los Angeles working on new material, the group has now returned to South Korea, though only briefly. According to South Korean media outlet Star News, RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook will soon head back to the US to film the music video for their upcoming track. The group is reportedly targeting March 2026 for the release of their new album.

Sadhika Srijoni Tania, accompanied by researcher–performer Simon Zakaria, has carried the haunting resonance of ancient Bengali “Charyapada” across Europe throughout August, reviving a thousand-year-old tradition in new cultural landscapes. From university lecture halls to radio waves and open-air stages, the pair transformed what is often treated as brittle manuscript material into a living, breathing performance.

Celebrated Pakistani playback singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, whose voice has mesmerised listeners across South Asia, is set to release a new Bangla track. This time, he has joined forces with Bangladeshi singer Rubayyat Jahan for a duet titled “Tumi Amar Prem Piyasha”.

The top 10 list also includes Drake, Rihanna, Post Malone, Eminem, The Weeknd, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, and Usher. Only Eminem, Usher, and Beyoncé debuted before 2000, highlighting the dominance of newer artists in this century.

The day marks the death anniversary of esteemed vocalist Abdul Jabbar, who passed away eight years ago. The late Ekushey Padak and Independence Award (Swadhinata Padak) recipient earned lasting recognition through his playback songs and his stirring performances at Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra during the Liberation War.

The Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay held its Annual Certificate Award Ceremony on Friday evening (August 29) at its Dhanmondi premises, celebrating the dedication and achievements of its students and teachers in classical music.

Hatirpool Sessions has unveiled its latest track, “Unmukh Angshik”, as part of Season 3. The song premiered yesterday at 8pm on the official Hatirpool Sessions YouTube channel.