Grammys reconsider Asian Pop category after BTS opts out of 2027 awards

The Recording Academy is considering changes to its newly introduced Best Asian Pop Music Performance category after BTS announced that the group would not submit its music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.
17 August 2026

Shah Rukh Khan to star in AR Rahman’s tribute music video for Asha Bhosle

Asha Bhosle may no longer be with us, but her legendary voice continues to resonate with millions of music lovers worldwide. As a tribute to the iconic playback singer, Shah Rukh Khan is set to feature in AR Rahman’s upcoming music video, "Asha Forever".
17 August 2026

Uttoradhikar: Ayub Bachchu’s legacy lives on through a new generation

It is not simply an attempt to remember Ayub Bachchu. It is an attempt to make sure the next generation gets to discover him. He left behind songs, melodies, guitars and memories. But his greatest legacy may be the musicians and listeners who refuse to let those songs fade. That is “Uttoradhikar”—the inheritance of music, passed from one generation to the next.
16 August 2026

Before his voice became iconic, Ayub Bachchu composed these classics

Today marks the birth anniversary of the legendary musician. Had he been alive, the Bangladeshi rock icon would have turned 64.
16 August 2026

I can’t explain what Ayub Bachchu meant for me: James

James and Ayub Bachchu, two titans of the Bangladeshi music industry, met in 1980. “We knew each other for 40 years—I respected and loved him greatly,” said James at a press conference in Rome.
15 August 2026

20 legendary Ayub Bachchu songs reimagined in tribute to late maestro

Twenty of Ayub Bachchu’s most beloved songs will be released in new musical arrangements, performed by eight Bangladeshi bands and 12 artistes as part of a tribute project titled “Uttoradhikar”.
15 August 2026

Four bands to perform at ‘Soccerama’ marking Claudio Caniggia’s Dhaka visit

As part of the event, 100 lucky audience members will get the chance to speak with Caniggia, take his autograph and have photographs with him.
15 August 2026

'Badhonhara Brishtidhara' ushers in monsoon melodies at Chhayanaut

Through song, verse and dance, “Badhonhara Brishtidhara” presented the monsoon in its many shades—from the intimacy of rain against a window and the darkness of gathering clouds to the restless force of a storm—returning throughout to Tagore’s enduring expressions of Bengal’s seasons.
14 August 2026

BTS’ V reveals hearing problem as Jungkook performs through shin injury

BTS member V has revealed that he has been receiving treatment for a hearing problem that has significantly reduced his hearing in his right ear.
13 August 2026

Souls releases unplugged rendition of ‘E Emon Porichoy’

Souls, one of Bangladesh’s most influential bands, has unveiled a new version of its timeless song “E Emon Porichoy”.
13 August 2026

‘Feroza Begum Memorial Lecture and Scholarship Award’ honours young scholars

The event opened with a group song performance of two Nazrul Sangeet pieces, “Shukno Patar Nupur Paye” and “Chokh Gelo, Chokh Gelo, Keno Dakis Re”.
11 August 2026

Shahid Mahmud Jangi pens nostalgic ode to Suchitra Sen

Celebrated lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi has written a new song inspired by Bengali cinema icon Suchitra Sen, with Parthibo vocalist Ashfaqul Bari Rumon lending his voice, composition and musical arrangement to the track.
9 August 2026

‘Borshamukhor Shondha’ to bring Tagore’s monsoon melodies to Chhayanaut today

The programme will feature artistes from Bhorer Aloy, along with music organisation Uttarayan, led by artiste and teacher Lily Islam, and dance organisation Nrityanchal, led by artistes Shibli Mohammad and Shamim Ara Nipa.
8 August 2026

‘I spoke with my favourite singers before my solo concert’: Apurba

Popular actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba is set to showcase another side of his artistry as he takes the stage for a solo musical concert today, August 8, at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in New York.
8 August 2026

‘No artiste should face such a situation’: Ark’s Hasan on bottle incident

The incident, in which a bottle was thrown at the singer on stage, sparked criticism on social media and among people in the entertainment industry. Hasan, however, said he wanted to view the matter with forgiveness and hoped the person responsible had acted without realising the consequences.
8 August 2026

Chhayanaut stages ‘Shyama’ to mark Tagore’s 85th death anniversary

The evening opened with a narration by Tania Mannan, followed by the performance of the Tagore classic, which explores themes of love, sacrifice, guilt and redemption.
7 August 2026

Kazi Jesin appointed BTV director general

The appointment was announced in a notification issued on Thursday by the Contract and Foreign Appointment Wing of the Ministry of Public Administration.
7 August 2026

BAMBA, musicians demand action after bottle hits Ark’s Hasan during July concert

A video shared on social media shows Hasan singing at the front of the stage when a water bottle was thrown from the audience and struck him in the face. Water splashed over his body and across the stage. Despite the incident, he continued his performance.
7 August 2026

‘Sur Sarathir Mohaproyan’ reflects on Amiya Ranjan Bandyopadhyay’s lifelong pursuit of music

Many of the speakers echoed that message, emphasising that Bandyopadhyay’s legacy deserves deeper research alongside continued performance.
7 August 2026

‘Moyna Cholat Cholat’ singer Swagato Dey no more

Noted Bengali folk singer Swagato Dey, best known for beloved folk songs such as "Moyna Cholat Cholat" and "Sona Bondhu Re", has died following a cerebral stroke, leaving behind a rich musical legacy that resonated with audiences across both Bengals.
6 August 2026