Bappa Mazumder announces solo musical evening ‘Moonlit Melodies’
15 September 2026
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Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘Free Palestine’ speech
15 September 2026
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Entertainment
Celine Dion returns to stage after six years
14 September 2026
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Entertainment
Samina Chowdhury set to launch music academy for aspiring musicians
13 September 2026
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Entertainment
Nrityanchal marks 25 years with three-day dance festival
13 September 2026
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Entertainment
Farida Parveen remembered on first death anniversary
13 September 2026
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Entertainment
Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiancé Michael Polansky
12 September 2026
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Music
James and Rupam Islam set to share stage in Sydney
12 September 2026
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Music
Mymensingh’s Zainul Udyan comes alive with Shah Abdul Karim’s music
12 September 2026
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Music
Revisiting ten memorable songs from Kanak Chapa’s film career
11 September 2026
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Music
‘Barsha Biplober Gaan’ concert to mark July Uprising Day on Aug 5
The line-up includes singer Asif Akbar and bands Ark, Shironamhin, Artcell, AvoidRafa, and Kureghor.
2 August 2026
‘Ajke Na Hoy Bhalobasho’ remains Khurshid Alam’s most requested song
Khurshid Alam is one of the country's most accomplished singers. He has lent his voice to countless songs over his long musical career.
1 August 2026
Channel i to celebrate Khurshid Alam’s birthday with special documentary
Titled “Hridoye Ki Sur Baje”, the documentary will air at 5:40pm. It has been directed by media personality Shykh Seraj.
1 August 2026
Sarwar Ali, Laisa Ahmed Lisa re-elected to lead Chhayanaut
Sarwar Ali has been re-elected as president, while Laisa Ahmed Lisa will continue as general secretary for another three-year term.
1 August 2026
Sumana Chatterjee mesmerises Dhaka with soulful musical evening
Noted Kolkata-based singer Sumana Chatterjee captivated audiences in Dhaka with a live performance at a special musical evening jointly organised by Artist Club and the Dhaka University Cultural Forum (DUCF) on Thursday.
31 July 2026
Bangladesh Betar enlists 92 composers and music directors
The list, published on July 27, includes singers and musicians such as Alam Ara Minu, Mehreen Mahmud,Putul Sajia Sultana, Sukanya Majumder, Suman Kalyan, and Rajesh Ghosh, among others.
30 July 2026
Zafar Iqbal would play the guitar and sing to me: Babita remembers a cherished friendship
Remembering one of Bangladeshi cinema's most beloved stars, the veteran actor told The Daily Star that away from the camera he was a very charming, cultured and deeply musical human being—often reaching for a guitar to sing to her between takes.
30 July 2026
Oscar-winning musician and actor Glen Hansard dies at 56
Irish musician and actor Glen Hansard, best known for starring in “Once” and co-writing its Oscar-winning song “Falling Slowly”, has died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin. He was 56.
30 July 2026
BTS boycotts Grammys over new Asian Pop category
Following BTS’ announcement, Recording Academy chief executive Harvey Mason Jr said he was saddened by the group’s decision but respected its stance.
30 July 2026
Anupam Roy’s concert postponed again
Anupam Roy's much-awaited Dhaka concert has been postponed once again, despite organisers saying they had completed all preparations and secured the necessary approvals.
30 July 2026
New ginger lily species named after Zubeen Garg
The species has a pale, ghee-like flower, bright yellow anthers and finely hairy stalks, features that distinguish it from other known varieties. The fragrant flower's geographical origin and distribution, however, have yet to be established with certainty.
29 July 2026
After ‘Sraboner Megh’ revival, Mejbah Rahman looks ahead to new music
According to the singer, the band is in the final stage of producing several new songs. Some of them have already been performed at live concerts and received encouraging responses from audiences.
29 July 2026
‘The Art of Rock’ returns with fifth edition after four-year hiatus
A total of 10 bands are scheduled to perform both original material and tribute sets. The line-up features Karnival, Aftermath, Level Five, Firoze Jong, Conclusion, A K Rahul, Sin, Rockaphobic, Implicit and Shepherds.
29 July 2026
Unstoppable Sanjoy
I had to make my way inside the headquarters of Qinetic Network to meet a special artiste. He had the world in the palm of his hands when he performed his song “SIIR SIIR” at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Canada, proudly showing off his maroon jacket—its sleeve intricately embroidered with the Royal Bengal Tiger and the Water Lily (Shapla).
27 July 2026
Shafiq Tuhin releases new music video on his birthday
Lyricist, composer and singer Shafiq Tuhin has released the music video for his new song, “Tomay Dekhle Mone Hoy 2.0”, to mark his birthday on July 27.
26 July 2026
Ishaan and Sunidhi Nayak unite for Coke Studio Bangla's ‘Patar Bashori’
Coke Studio Bangla continues its Season 4 journey with "Patar Bashori", a song that embraces the tenderness of unspoken love, pairing lyrical storytelling with haunting melodies to bring an old-world romance to life.
25 July 2026
'I was blown away by their music': Anupam Roy to share stage with Miles
Anupam Roy is set to fulfil a long-held musical wish as he prepares to share the stage with legendary Bangladeshi rock band Miles, a group he has repeatedly credited with shaping his musical journey.
25 July 2026
Anjan Dutt backs Delhi student protests, salutes the protesters
Dutt said he believed in democracy and the Constitution and praised the students for raising their concerns through what he described as democratic, constitutional and non-violent means.
24 July 2026
Atif Aslam praises Runa Laila, hopes for Coke Studio Pakistan-Bangladesh collab
Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, who returned to Dhaka ahead of his concert, attended a press conference yesterday, where he spoke about his admiration for Bangladeshi music legend Runa Laila and expressed his hope for a future collaboration between Coke Studio Pakistan and Coke Studio Bangla.
24 July 2026
‘It has taken me 62 years to perform at my own country’s Shilpakala Academy’: Runa Laila
Looking back on her long career, she added, “I have performed at countless venues at home and abroad over the past 62 years, singing in Bangla, Hindi and Urdu. Yet it has taken me 62 years to perform at my own country’s Shilpakala Academy.”
24 July 2026