Legendary Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila has dismissed rumours surrounding her death, calling them “strange misinformation” after false reports spread widely across social media following an event in Delhi.

Popular Bangladeshi band Ashes has announced a staggered release strategy for its upcoming music, confirming that new songs will be unveiled every 15 days as part of two albums — “Bivrom” and “Danahin Pakhi”.

Married since 1993, the two have built parallel careers in music and dance but have not previously appeared together as co-performers. Munmun Ahmed said the idea grew from audience interest in seeing a joint presentation. “We understand each other well. This kind of collaboration can create a distinct stage experience,” she said.

With Eid-ul-Azha approaching, anticipation is building around the release of “Malik”, starring Arifin Shuvoo. Adding to the buzz, the film has already wrapped shooting for its vibrant item number “Gulguli Pitha” at the FDC.

A heartwarming family video of popular band icon James, widely known as Nagar Baul, has gone viral on social media, showing the musician teaching his young son Jibran Anam how to play the drums.

Bangladeshi band Odd Signature is set to unveil its first album “Jogotmoncho” at a solo concert in Chattogram on May 15.

Organised by the Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha, the 37th edition of the festival will take place at the Liberation War Museum auditorium in Agargaon. Preparations are now in their final stage, with artists engaged in regular rehearsals.

Pop star Britney Spears has been charged in California with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, authorities confirmed on Thursday (April 30).

Now, fresh off the release of “2nd Nayok”, a collaboration with Nuhash Humayun, the indomitable composer-turned-actor looks to return to his roots as the poster boy of Bangla independent hits.

After nearly ten years of anticipation, Bangladeshi band Ashes has released its new track “Feriwala”, the fourth song from its album “Bivrom”.

The concert titled “Indie Fest”, featuring artistes from Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, has been rescheduled after being postponed last month due to lack of administrative clearance.

Titled “Ki Ragini Bajale”, the book was formally unveiled on Thursday evening at the Chhayanaut Cultural Centre in Dhanmondi. The event featured musical performances, readings and discussions that revisited her enduring cultural influence.

Singer and music producer Pritom Hasan has unveiled the music video for his song “2nd Nayok”. Released yesterday, the video portrays Pritom as a lovesick second lead, longing for the attention of the woman he loves.

Legendary singer Runa Laila, one of the subcontinent’s most celebrated voices, continues to command admiration across generations. With a career that has taken Bangla music to international audiences, she remains an enduring cultural figure for Bangladesh.

In Bangladesh, labour history is often narrated as chronology—laws, uprisings, collapses, reforms. From the 1881 Factories Act to Swadeshi in 1905, through 1971 and beyond, the working class appears in political history. But rarely does it appear as a cultural system that sustains its own memory.

Renowned singer Runa Laila has been honoured with the “Minar-E-Dilli” Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to music at the 15th Delhi International Film Festival, held in Delhi, India.

Known for her folk repertoire and wider recognition through Coke Studio Bangla, Shely has been steadily building her presence in playback and contemporary music. Her recent tracks include “Valllage Na Kene”, “Boidyaraj” and “Rup Sagore”.

The festival continues with performances from a wider lineup of troupes over two days and remains open to all audiences.

Bangladeshi rock icon James is set to perform in Lisbon for the first time as part of the “Lisbon Bangla Live Concert 2026”, scheduled for July 26. The event is expected to be a major cultural gathering for the Bangladeshi diaspora in Portugal.

The track features vocals by Dithi Anwar and Apu Aman. Dithi confirmed that the music video for the song has already been completed.