Looking ahead, she is hopeful about the industry’s potential. “Bangladesh has a lot of talent. With the right opportunities, people can create meaningful work. Projects like this show that high-quality production is possible here. I believe we can continue to grow our cultural space and reach global platforms.”

As Tashfee makes her debut in Bollywood with “Sajan Re”, The Daily Star catches up with her about the new adventure, and what lies ahead.

Thousands of fans flocked to a stadium near Seoul on Thursday as K-pop sensation BTS launched their much-anticipated world tour.

The 44th Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan will be held on April 10 and 11 at the National Theatre Hall of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Organised by Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammilan Parishad. The organisers announced at a press briefing in Dhaka.

The festival’s presale tickets had reportedly sold out shortly after release, with general sales due to begin before the cancellation was announced.

The song’s original composer and music director Shouquat Ali Imon has once again taken charge of the new arrangement.

A total of 18 awards were presented across various categories.

The discussion will centre on the theme: “Art film and commercial film: is the divide disappearing?” Both speakers are expected to draw on their cross-industry experience to reflect on shifting audience tastes and evolving storytelling formats.

Offset, formerly married to Cardi B, rose to fame alongside Quavo and the late Takeoff as part of Migos.

Actress and filmmaker Afsana Mimi announced veteran singer Kanak Chapa as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Amid warm applause, she was honoured with a ceremonial shawl, crest, and cheque by distinguished guests, including Faridur Reza Sagar, Zahid Uddin Swapan, Dr Hosne Ara Begum, Channel i Director and Head of News Shykh Seraj, Impress Channel i Chairman Abdur Rashid Mazumder, and others.

Veteran folk singer Kangalini Sufia shared a heartfelt moment with legendary artiste Runa Laila, singing to her and embracing her during rehearsals for the TMSS Channel-i Music Awards 2025 in Bogura.

Bangladeshi metal outfit A K Rahul The Band is set to perform alongside American metal band Memphis May Fire at an upcoming concert in Bangkok.

National Film Award-winning singer Nazmun Munira Nancy has lent her voice to a new duet titled “Eto Bhalobasho Kibhabe”, alongside Kolkata-based artist Akassh Sen, ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.

With a blend of legendary performers and contemporary stars, this year’s TMSS Channel i Music Awards is poised to be one of the most memorable celebrations of Bangladeshi music.

A new sonic chapter is on the horizon as “Sajan Re” gears up for release on April 3, promising an “addictive beat” that signals the arrival of a fresh ‘Ipop’ wave.

A voice that stood like a warrior against oppression, Nazrul Sangeet exponent Dalia Nausheen was more than a powerful presence at Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra—she was a custodian of Bengali culture, holding firm till her last breath to the belief that Bangladesh would remain liberal and progressive in its ideals, philosophy and ideology.

For a long time, the underground metal scene in Bangladesh was a hub for musical talent and dedicated fans.

Renowned producer Fuad Almuqtadir has returned with a fresh project that reinterprets five iconic Bangla band songs under a new musical arrangement. Titled “Touch of Gold”, the project features revamped versions of “Ghumonto Shohore” by LRB, “Odbhut Sei Cheleti” by Aurthohin, “Shraboner Megh” by Different Touch, “Bhoboghurey” by Cryptic Fate, and “Rong” by Watson Brothers.

Donald Trump has urged his supporters to boycott Bruce Springsteen’s ongoing “Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour”, escalating a public feud after the musician criticised his administration during recent performances.

The FIFA World Cup has always extended beyond the ninety minutes on the pitch. It operates as a cultural convergence point where identity, commerce, and memory intersect. Within that ecosystem, music plays a precise role: it frames the tournament, translates its energy across borders, and leaves behind an auditory record that often outlives the matches themselves.