Rupankar Bagchi, Joy Shahriar release joint album
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Kazi Shuvo returns with solo album ‘Keu Bujhlo Na’
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Taylor Swift wins MTV’s new artist director award
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AvoidRafa to hold first solo concert in Dhaka
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Children from Agami schools present music, art and science projects
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Former Mechanix guitarist Syed Imran Ahmed passes away after cancer battle
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20 September 2026 Entertainment

Ritu Raj blends tradition and panache

Recently, the singer released his track “Poro Choitali Shajhe” from his album “Raj”, a project that had been a dream for both him and his elder brother, Prithwi Raj. Unfortunately, Prithwi's untimely passing in 2019 momentarily halted their work. 
26 April 2024

Shironamhin releases new track ‘Janena Keu’

The music video for this song was filmed in multiple locations in India, including Delhi, Manali, Sisu, and by the Beas River. It features actors Sifat Amin Shubh and Jannatul Ferdous Bisma alongside the members of the band. "Janena Keu" is the second track from the band’s eighth album “Baatighar”. The album contains a total of 10 songs.
26 April 2024

Rabiraag to pay tribute to Sadi Mohammad today

Cultural organisation Rabiraag, well-known for its celebration of the essence of music, is poised to pay tribute to the memory of the legendary Rabindra Sangeet maestro, Sadi Mohammad.
26 April 2024

Nemesis and Cryptic Fate set to rock capital at ‘Louder Together’

The anticipation for the concert reached new heights when Nemesis teased an on-stage collaboration with Cryptic Fate through a video shared on their official Facebook page on April 21. The video, shot at 'the Engineroom', captures the camaraderie between the band members as they engage in playful banter about their favourite Cryptic Fate songs, building anticipation for the upcoming spectacle.
25 April 2024

Black reunion: A one-off?

Music in Bangladesh was never the same after Black launched “Amar Prithibi” in 2002. Taking off the much harder edge brought in by the rock bands of the ‘90s, it was Black who arguably popularised alternative rock in the country, along with acts like Nemesis and Stentorian.
24 April 2024

Kamal Ahmed launches digital archive chronicling his musical journey

Kamal Ahmed, who is mainly a Rabindra Sangeet singer, delves into making contemporary music every once in a while. He is currently serving as the deputy director general (program) of Bangladesh Betar.
24 April 2024

Cancer claims life of Paper Rhyme vocalist Ahmed Saad

Three days ago, he suffered a heart attack and was admitted to United Hospital. He had another heart attack on Tuesday morning and was declared deceased by the attending physician that night.
24 April 2024

Taylor Swift’s diss track causes Kim Kardashian to lose 500,000 followers

Taylor Swift is not one to mince words, and her latest track "thanK you aIMee" certainly attests to that! Just when it seemed like her feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian had simmered down, the pop icon surprised everyone by dropping a no-holds-barred diss track targeting a figure named Aimee, widely speculated by fans to be none other than Kim Kardashian.
24 April 2024

Black coming back with original lineup!

Black has been a cornerstone of the country's music scene since the late 1990s. Founded by childhood friends Jon Kabir, Khademul Jahan, and Mehmood Afridi Tony, along with other talented musicians, Black gained acclaim for their distinctive sound. Over the years the band transformed, including lineup changes and artistic developments, always maintaining their commitment to musical excellence.
24 April 2024

Music competition commemorating singer Khalid begins in North America

By May 15, the interested participants can send a video of a Bengali modern song, band, or folk song. Registration is already open. Participants can send a video of themselves singing a Bengali cover song (real-time) with or without an instrument to TV Metro Mail. Using a music track is also accepted.
23 April 2024

Rezwana Choudhury Bannya receives Padma Shri from India’s president

Legendary Rabindra Sangeet exponent Rezwana Choudhury Bannya was awarded India's fourth highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri, by India’s President Draupadi Murmu.
23 April 2024

‘Shanti Amar’: Lisan and The Blindmen’s latest on nostalgia and lost love

Local music band Lisan and The Blindmen has recently released their third track, "Shanti Amar", a bittersweet serenade, blending melancholic yet melodious verses that reminisce on faded memories of love.
22 April 2024

From Cher to Ozzy Osbourne: 2024 list of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Cher, Osbourne, Foreigner, Frampton, and Kool & the Gang are being honoured after their first appearance on the ballot. This marks Osbourne's second induction into the Rock Hall, following his earlier induction as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006.
22 April 2024

Tashfee on conjuring ‘Aaj Tumi Nei’

In an interview with the Daily Star, the songstress delves into the inspiration behind her composition and sheds light on the creative process behind the beautiful music video.
21 April 2024

Kurt Cobain’s daughter, Frances, pens heartfelt note to father

"I wish I could've known my Dad. I wish I knew the cadence of his voice, how he liked his coffee or the way it felt to be tucked in after a bedtime story. I always wondered if he would've caught tadpoles with me during the muggy Washington summers or if he smelled of Camel Lights & strawberry Nesquik (his favourites, I've been told)."
21 April 2024

Classical musicians Ebadul Huq Shaikat, Abhishek Biswas enthral audience at ‘Praner Khela’ 

The event commenced at 6:30pm with a captivating rendition of raga Yaman by Abhishek Biswas on flute, setting a serene atmosphere for the audience. Following suit, Ebadul Huq Shaikat mesmerised the audience with his masterful rendition of raga Shuddha Kalyan on sitar, showcasing his virtuosity and profound understanding of classical music, according to a press release by Bengal Foundation.
21 April 2024

Remembering Lucky Akhand: A musical maestro of Bangladesh

As we journey through his life and musical endeavours, we pay homage to the trailblazer who continues to inspire and resonate with audiences long after his departure seven years ago on this day in 2017.
21 April 2024

Taylor Swift’s new album breaks Spotify record

Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department" (TTPD), dropped on April 19, causing a frenzy amongst her millions of fans.
21 April 2024

Record Store Day: Bringing back the vintage era

World Record Store Day was founded by Chris Brown, who owned American Bull Moose Music, and Eric Levine, the owner of Criminal Records. Thanks to their collaboration, the inaugural World Record Store Day took place in 2007. Since then, it has become a globally recognised and celebrated event.
20 April 2024

Dalchhut releases new album in honour of Sanjeeb Chowdhury

Dalchhut, the renowned band formed under the leadership of Sanjeeb Chowdhury in 1996, is set to release a new album titled “Sanjeeb,” in honour of its founding member.
20 April 2024