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As Bangladesh marks the 85th anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore's death, the acclaimed Rabindra Sangeet exponent reflects on a lifetime shaped by his songs and explains why his ideas remain as relevant today as ever.

As Bangladesh marked the second anniversary of July Mass Uprising Day, thousands gathered at Suhrawardy Udyan today to commemorate the occasion with music. Despite persistent monsoon rain, audiences remained in the open as the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and the Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA) presented “Concert for Democracy 2026”.

Legendary Indian singer-songwriter Nachiketa Chakraborty and Bangladeshi singer-songwriter Joy Shahriar are set to perform together in London on August 23, as part of “Mega Concert 2026” organised by ION TV.

A new musical tribute titled “The Legacy” has been released to commemorate the 55th anniversary of The Concert for Bangladesh, the historic fundraising event that united some of the world’s biggest musicians in support of Bangladesh during the 1971 Liberation War.

The line-up features Miles, Warfaze, Different Touch, Lalon, Highway, Ashes and RERE. The concert will begin at 3pm and continue until 9pm, while entry gates will open at 1pm. Admission is free.

Popular singer Dilshad Nahar Kona is currently touring the United States, performing a series of concerts across the country, while her new song, “Bhijiye Diyo Na”, has been released in Bangladesh.

The line-up includes singer Asif Akbar and bands Ark, Shironamhin, Artcell, AvoidRafa, and Kureghor.

Khurshid Alam is one of the country's most accomplished singers. He has lent his voice to countless songs over his long musical career.

Titled “Hridoye Ki Sur Baje”, the documentary will air at 5:40pm. It has been directed by media personality Shykh Seraj.

Sarwar Ali has been re-elected as president, while Laisa Ahmed Lisa will continue as general secretary for another three-year term.

Noted Kolkata-based singer Sumana Chatterjee captivated audiences in Dhaka with a live performance at a special musical evening jointly organised by Artist Club and the Dhaka University Cultural Forum (DUCF) on Thursday.

The list, published on July 27, includes singers and musicians such as Alam Ara Minu, Mehreen Mahmud,Putul Sajia Sultana, Sukanya Majumder, Suman Kalyan, and Rajesh Ghosh, among others.

Remembering one of Bangladeshi cinema's most beloved stars, the veteran actor told The Daily Star that away from the camera he was a very charming, cultured and deeply musical human being—often reaching for a guitar to sing to her between takes.

Irish musician and actor Glen Hansard, best known for starring in “Once” and co-writing its Oscar-winning song “Falling Slowly”, has died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin. He was 56.

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Anupam Roy's much-awaited Dhaka concert has been postponed once again, despite organisers saying they had completed all preparations and secured the necessary approvals.

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According to the singer, the band is in the final stage of producing several new songs. Some of them have already been performed at live concerts and received encouraging responses from audiences.

A total of 10 bands are scheduled to perform both original material and tribute sets. The line-up features Karnival, Aftermath, Level Five, Firoze Jong, Conclusion, A K Rahul, Sin, Rockaphobic, Implicit and Shepherds.