Children from Agami schools present music, art and science projects
20 September 2026
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Former Mechanix guitarist Syed Imran Ahmed passes away after cancer battle
20 September 2026
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‘Tagore’s French Encounter’ revisits poet’s French connections through songs, poems
19 September 2026
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Honouring Dinu Billah’s cultural legacy
19 September 2026
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Culture
Kabir-Lalon spiritual music festival held in Barishal
18 September 2026
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Ed Sheeran songs removed from Irish radio station over Macklemore row
18 September 2026
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Kabir-Lalon Bhabsangeet Festival in Barishal today
18 September 2026
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Ed Sheeran and the ‘apolitical’ hypocrisy against ‘free Palestine’
17 September 2026
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Madonna to open VMAs with first live performance in 23 years
17 September 2026
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Macklemore pledges $1m to Palestinian aid, challenges Robert Kraft to match donation
17 September 2026
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Music
There should be a separate space for independent artistes: Arzeen Kamal
Music has always been more than performance for Arzeen Kamal. Through his work, the Los Angeles-based Bangladeshi singer-songwriter and lyricist has sought to bring Bengali musical traditions into conversation with indie pop, folk, and electronic sounds. Long before he began experimenting with genres and production, however, his earliest understanding and appreciation of performance came from a home where songs were part of everyday life.
2 July 2026
‘Notun Shobdo’: Opening the doors to electronic music
Through workshops, vinyl sets, live performances, and audio-reactive visuals, the event pushed electronic music beyond its niche into a broader cultural conversation.
1 July 2026
Nancy and Imran reunite for ‘Shikar’ after a long hiatus
Imran has previously collaborated with Nancy on several popular songs. Their reunion for “Shikar” is expected to draw the attention of fans who have long appreciated the duo’s musical chemistry.
1 July 2026
No rain, just rock: The camaraderie of ‘Raincheck’
. The idea behind “Raincheck” had always carried a wink: a monsoon-themed concert scheduled for June 26, a date chosen precisely for its odds of a downpour.
30 June 2026
Katy Perry apologises after Belgium festival show cancelled over extreme weather
Katy Perry has apologised to fans after her scheduled performance at Belgium’s Werchter Boutique festival was cancelled just hours before she was due to take the stage because of safety concerns linked to extreme weather.
30 June 2026
Coke Studio Bangla unveils monsoon anthem ‘Megh’
“Megh” draws inspiration from Rabindranath Tagore’s literary works while incorporating modern spoken word influences.
28 June 2026
Eight bands to rock at ‘Overload Festival’ concert this July
With two of Bangladesh's most influential rock bands debuting new line-ups, “Overload Festival” is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated rock concerts of the year.
28 June 2026
After ‘Siir Siir’ on the World Cup stage, Sanjoy and Nora return with new anthem
In addition to lending his vocals to the track, Sanjoy wrote the lyrics and composed and produced the music. He noted that work on the project had been underway for the past two months and that both he and Nora had planned to release the song during the World Cup period.
27 June 2026
Shilpakala Academy hosts electronic music workshop and live show
To bring together the sounds of modern urban life, technology and creativity, the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is organising an event titled "Notun Shobdo: Electronic Music Workshop and Stage Performance”.
27 June 2026
Anupam Roy concert postponed until further notice
According to the organisers, all necessary preparations for the event had been completed and the required approvals from the relevant authorities had been secured.
25 June 2026
Seventeen years after his death, his music keeps finding new fans
People are digging up everything — live concert footage, the short films he turned his music videos into, grainy rehearsal clips — and it’s all circulating across social media. Some of them weren’t even born when he died.
25 June 2026
Artcell to continue local shows without Lincoln; Bakhtiar joins as touring vocalist
Artcell is scheduled to perform at the X Force Presents Overload Festival on July 10 at the Hall of Fame, BCFICC, alongside prominent bands including Aurthohin and Cryptic Fate.
As the band prepares for a new chapter, Artcell says it is excited to welcome Bakhtiar and return to the stage while preserving the legacy it has built over more than two decades.
24 June 2026
Balam to celebrate 33-year musical journey with Stockholm concert
Popular Bangladeshi singer Balam is set to perform in Sweden for the first time as part of a special concert marking more than three decades in music.
24 June 2026
Malaysian PM’s office features Habib’s ‘Moha Jadu’ in Tarique's visit video
The song plays during several segments of the video, including a section in which Anwar discusses the Rohingya crisis and ongoing diplomatic efforts involving ASEAN, Bangladesh, and Malaysia to engage Myanmar on the issue.
23 June 2026
World Music Day: A celebration of music and culture at Shilpakala Academy
Artistes perform during the second and final day of the World Music Day festival at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka on June 22. The two-day celebration featured performances spanning folk, contemporary, instrumental, and international musical traditions. Among those in attendance on the closing day were Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Emran Saleh Prince, Zakir Hossain Rokan, Cultural Affairs Secretary Kaniz Moula, and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Director General Sheikh Rezauddin Ahmed.
23 June 2026
World Music Day festival concludes today at Shilpakala Academy
The programme will be chaired by Cultural Affairs Secretary Kaniz Mowla. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Director General and poet Sheikh Rezauddin Ahmed will deliver the welcome address.
22 June 2026
Fuad releases World Cup-inspired anthem ‘Kandari Chol’
As the FIFA World Cup unfolds across the United States, Mexico and Canada, football fever has spread around the globe, including Bangladesh. With the tournament's knockout stage set to begin in the coming days, music producer and composer Fuad Almuqtadir has unveiled a new song celebrating the spirit of the beautiful game.
22 June 2026
Mou recites poetry in new music video paying tribute to her late father
Celebrated model and dancer Sadia Islam Mou has added a new dimension to her artistic career by performing poetry in a music video for the first time.
22 June 2026
Goethe-Institut revives Tagore’s bond with Germany in musical evening
Goethe-Institut Bangladesh hosted a cosy evening on June 20 commemorating the Bard of Bengal, polymath Rabindranath Tagore’s enduring connection with Germany. Titled “From the Memory Lane”, the programme navigates Tagore’s visits that have strengthened the bond between Germany and the undivided Bengal of British India.
22 June 2026
Ariana Grande recognised by Save the Children for Gaza relief efforts
American pop star Ariana Grande has extended support to children and families affected by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza through an emergency grant provided via her newly launched charitable foundation, "Brighter Days Ahead".
22 June 2026