Papia Sarwar, renowned Rabindra Sangeet exponent and Ekushey Padak laureate, passed away at a private hospital in Dhaka yesterday. She was 72.

The song, penned by Shomeshwar Oli and composed by Sajid Sarker, had more than 6 million views on Youtube

Jon Kabir, a name synonymous with Bangla rock, first rose to fame as the frontman for Black in the early 2000s. After leaving Black to form Indalo, he embraced a new musical direction

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have taken their relationship to the next level, announcing their engagement to the delight of fans.

The broadcast of Gaan Bangla Television has been suspended. Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited has decided to halt the broadcast due to unpaid satellite fees. 

Ekushey Padak-winning Rabindra Sangeet artiste Papia Sarwar has been placed on ventilator support due to a deterioration in her physical condition. 

Each year, a range of programmes are organised to commemorate the Month of Victory, and this year is no different. To celebrate Victory Day, an open-air concert has been scheduled in the capital, featuring James alongside some of the country’s most renowned artistes.

Joy Shahriar added, "It's been a while since I've performed at the EMK Centre in a fully acoustic arrangement. I’m excited to debut some songs from my new album at this concert. I hope everyone will enjoy a delightful evening filled with music."

Acharya, a legend in Chattogram’s vibrant music scene, took his final breath at a hospital in Chattogram on Monday evening. His sister, fellow musician Geeta Acharya, confirmed the news, stating, “We admitted him in the morning after a brain haemorrhage, but he left us in the evening.” He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and a community that cherishes his music.

Taylor Swift has recently concluded her “Eras Tour” which generated over US $2 billion. The “Shake it Off” singer decided to give a special surprise for her cast and crew members by handing out US $197 million as bonuses to tour members on top of their regular salaries, according to People magazine.

The 18-foot-tall “Rupali Guitar,” located at Probortok Mour, was built by the Chattogram City Corporation as a tribute to Bachchu, whose band LRB brought him nationwide fame and earned him a special place in the hearts of Bangladeshis worldwide.

An amended lawsuit filed in federal court on Sunday alleges that rap mogul Jay-Z raped a 13-year-old girl along with Sean "Diddy" Combs during a party in 2000.

Recently, several Indian news outlets reported alleged "persecution" of minorities in Bangladesh. This misinformation has sparked protests in various parts of India, including West Bengal. In an unfortunate escalation, the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh in Agartala was attacked, with miscreants vandalising the premises and tearing down the Bangladeshi flag on Monday.

After 42 years with Iron Maiden, drummer Nicko McBrain is stepping away from touring, wrapping up his time with the band yesterday at a concert in Brazil.

The musician, renowned for his fluid, mellifluent solos and roaring riffs, was one of the core contributors to Artcell’s seminal albums “Onno Shomoy” and “Oniket Prantor”. After periodically releasing singles like “Fight Back”, “Shobdahoron”, and “Haranor Gaan”, he is now embarking on a new journey with his band EZ, composed of young and energetic musicians.

In his later years, Zafar retired from public life and lived in relative seclusion, supported by his children. He had been battling various age-related ailments and passed away at the age of 82.  He is survived by one daughter and three sons.

Taylor Swift has reclaimed her spot at the top of Spotify’s Wrapped list for the year. On Wednesday, the music streaming platform unveiled its much-anticipated Wrapped feature, an annual summary highlighting user engagement and listening trends over the past year. According to Variety, Swift was crowned the most-streamed artiste on Spotify once again. 

Seven years after his passing, his timeless compositions are still being brought to life, with the latest release, “Bhober Nodi”, adding to his enduring legacy.

Billboard, the renowned music charting platform, has officially crowned Beyoncé as the greatest pop icon of the 21st century. This announcement was made on Tuesday as part of the publication’s ongoing editorial series.

Listeners can now enjoy works by Rabindranath Tagore, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, Sukumar Ray, Satyajit Ray, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, among other famous local and international authors, through Shadhin Audiobooks.