The Oscars are currently in the throes of their selection process, narrowing down the global submissions. This year, 89 songs have made the cut, and among them is Iman’s track “Iti Maa” from the film “Putul,” directed by Indira Dhar Mukhopadhyay.

As the year draws to a close, Bangladesh’s music scene is buzzing with new releases and projects.

From BLACKPINK’s Rose to Stray Kids, TWICE, and SEVENTEEN’s THE 8, December promises to deliver a vibrant lineup of music to celebrate the holiday season and ring in the new year. 

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was released from prison on Dec. 1 after completing a one-year sentence for speaking out against the Iranian regime, the Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency reported early on Monday.

Tapan Chowdhury, one of the most popular singers of Bangladesh known for songs such as "Tumi Amar Prothom Shokal," "Pathorer Prithibi," "E Kemon Porichoy" and more, has recently suffered a heart attack

The sight of such a celebrated figure from the Asian subcontinent bowing in prayer among everyday worshippers resonated deeply. It highlighted his unwavering commitment to faith amidst the demands of his schedule.

Chhayanaut launched its December initiative titled Jagoroni (awakening) today, to honour the Liberation War. They will be releasing a new song each morning throughout the month as part of the initiative. To mark the start of the victory month and the debut of its digital platform, the institution broadcasted the national anthem sung by thousands of voices.

Dua Lipa stunned Indian fans by performing a mashup of her global hit song "Levitating" with Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic Bollywood song "Woh Ladki Jo" from the 1999 film “Baadshah” on Saturday.

Geetikobi Shongho Bangladesh yesterday announced its freshly formed executive committee for the 2024-26 term by appointing Asif Iqbal as president and Joy Shahriar as general secretary. 

Linkin Park is experiencing one of their most successful weeks ever on the Billboard charts.

American musician Bob Bryar, the former drummer of the influential rock band My Chemical Romance, has  been found deceased at the age of 44 in his Tennessee home. He was last seen alive earlier this month, on November 4. 

Veteran musician Kabir Suman, deeply connected to both Bangladesh and India, has expressed his deep concern over the current strain in relations between the two nations.

In 2024, Bon Jovi built anticipation for their album “Forever”, which was released in June. Ahead of the official launch, the band dropped two singles that achieved modest chart success in select regions worldwide. While the fervour for fresh material from the New Jersey rock legends isn’t as strong as it once was, the music charts in the United Kingdom reveal a deep, enduring affection for the hits that solidified the group’s legacy.

For someone like me who has never been to a concert before in her entire life, attending Atif Aslam's concert felt like a feast for the senses. When a friend of mine asked without a trace of forewarning, "Will you go to Atif Aslam's concert? I'm buying the tickets because they will sell out soon," and without hesitation, I replied, "Count me in for a ticket as well," as I couldn't let my once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness childhood nostalgia slip away like that.

Despite some chaos and disruptions as some fans tried to gain entry, thousands eagerly lined up to attend the "Magical Night 2.0" concert, headlined by popular artist Atif Aslam.

Earlier this month, Rahman and Banu confirmed their decision to part ways after 29 years of marriage, citing emotional strain as a significant factor. Married in 1995, the couple shares three children: Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen.

A concert titled "Echoes of Revolution" is scheduled to be held at the Army Stadium in Dhaka on December 21

The much-anticipated concert “Magical Night 2.0”, featuring headliner Atif Aslam, faced an unexpected disruption at the Bangladesh Army Stadium this evening when a group of individuals broke through the main gate and entered the general segment of the venue after local band Kaaktaal’s performance. 

A new sample pack titled "Contemporary Bangla Choir" has been launched on the music creation platform Splice under the Aaroh label, created and produced by Dhaka-based musician and composer Armeen Musa.

After a major data breach controversy earlier this month, the highly anticipated concert “Magical Night 2.0” is set to take place today at the Bangladesh Army Stadium, featuring an exciting lineup of Bangladeshi and Pakistani artistes.