The evening will feature some of Runa Laila’s timeless classics alongside Bengal Symphony’s live renditions of several recent hits popularised through “Coke Studio Bangla”.

The timeless poem “Kandari Hushiar” completed its centenary on May 22, just days after Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 127th birth anniversary. Marking both milestones, Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Songstha (BNSS) organised “Nazrul Jayanti 1433”, an immersive cultural programme at the auditorium of Chhayanaut Sanskriti Bhaban.

In the post, the band wrote that Soumik Islam and Saif Irfan, two important members of their journey, would no longer be part of the current line-up.

Released on Thursday, the new version transforms the classic rock track into a moving reflection on grief, solidarity and resistance.

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has outlined a range of proposed initiatives for the year-long observance, including a large-scale Nazrul Fair, an international conference of Nazrul scholars, nationwide competitions based on the poet’s works, and the publication of a commemorative volume featuring selected writings.

The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is set to organise a two-day music festival in Dhaka to celebrate World Music Day.

The use of artificial intelligence in the music video for “Juddho”, the first release from Shironamhin’s upcoming ninth studio album, has sparked widespread discussion online. However, the band’s founder and frontman Ziaur Rahman Zia has clarified that AI was used solely for the video’s visuals—not for the music itself.

Among the other newly created categories are Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance and Best Traditional Folk Album.

Celebrated Bollywood composer Pritam Chakraborty has sparked fresh speculation among fans after sharing a cryptic social media post following his 55th birthday on June 14.

The idea for a comeback emerged recently while recording a new song titled "Aha Ki Shundor Ghuri". The experience inspired her to begin work on a full-length album of contemporary songs.

According to statistics from the Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (CENIPA) – not including this latest collision – there have been 84 aircraft accidents in 2026 so far, leaving 25 people dead.

The South Korean city of Busan was transformed into a BTS-themed festival over the weekend as fans from around the world gathered to celebrate the group’s return to the city, their ongoing “Arirang” world tour, and the 13th anniversary of their debut.

Legendary Bangladeshi rock musician James is set to return to the international stage with an extensive European tour spanning nearly two months.

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has announced a three-day nationwide programme from June 18 to 20 to mark the inauguration of “Nazrul Barsha”, with events planned across all 64 districts and 74 remote or special upazilas of the country.

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, 36, has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, becoming the youngest woman to receive the honour.

The world moves in a flash at 130 beats per minute. For months, the preparation for Sanjoy Deb was exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. Behind the private jets and celebratory vlogs that he posted, was immaculate planning and a mountain of expectations. When the bass dropped, he was standing at the center of the footballing world.

The Sanjoy we saw on yesterday, performing “SIIR SIIR” alongside Nora Fatehi and French artiste Vegedream while donning a maroon jacket with Bangladesh’s iconic Bengal Tiger, Shapla, and the red circle representing our flag, was anything but accidental.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film stars Jaafar Jackson, nephew of the late King of Pop, in the lead role.

The honour was handed over to him by State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam on Friday evening at the National Theatre Hall of the Shilpakala Academy in the capital. The event, titled “Timeless Voice: Syed Abdul Hadi in Respect and Love,” was sponsored by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.

The event aimed to explore Ukil Munshi’s philosophy of longing and separation in the context of modern urban loneliness, emotional isolation and mental struggles.