The wilful sorrow of Gregory Alan Isakov’s discography

When one of your favourite tucked away artiste makes a comeback after five years, it is only fair to revisit the sounds that made them stand out. In order to clear out the cobwebs of my mind, I took a look at the Colorado native’s last four albums, taking on the challenge of trying to land a favourite song.
22 May 2023, 03:30 AM

Noble is a ‘druggie’, wife-beater: Ex-wife

“Noble as a person or a singer–was a good man. He fell into the trap of some shady individuals, and ended up addicted"
21 May 2023, 09:10 AM

'I am against remix song, not Arijit's voice': Anuradha Paudwal

Anuradha Paudwal is a well-known Indian playback vocalist who has voiced numerous popular tracks in Bollywood. In an interview with a local newspaper, she revealed that she didn't like the remixed version of her hit song "'Aaj Phir Tum Pe," which was misquoted by several news portals as a direct dig against Arijit Singh. 
21 May 2023, 05:44 AM

Human trafficking awareness concerts conclude

Initially, Winrock International arranged a month-long series of concerts helmed by popular bands alongside a documentary presentation titled “Agun Pakhi” in four districts of Bangladesh, starting on May 4. 
20 May 2023, 14:23 PM

Adidas to donate Yeezy proceeds to Anti-Defamation League and other NGOs

Adidas will start selling some of the shoes from its defunct Yeezy partnership with rapper Kanye West at the end of May, the company said on Friday, and plans to donate some of the proceeds to organisations fighting antisemitism and racism.
20 May 2023, 09:58 AM

Singer Noble arrested by DB

Singer Mainul Ahsan Noble was arrested by the Detective Branch of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police today
20 May 2023, 06:49 AM

Shaheen Samad to receive Nazrul Award from Bangla Academy 

Renowned singer Shaheen Samad is set to receive the prestigious Nazrul Award-2023 from the esteemed Bangla Academy in recognition of her exceptional contributions to Nazrul Geeti.
20 May 2023, 05:46 AM

Bangladeshi filmmaker writes book on BTS

The book -- about the rise of the Korean pop band – is now available in the market, said a press release.
20 May 2023, 04:53 AM

‘Deora’ breaks YouTube records, goes international

Interestingly, the allure of "Deora" extends beyond the borders of Bangladesh. The song has garnered immense attention in India, and its reach has even stretched as far as Tanzania in Africa. 
20 May 2023, 04:36 AM

Perennially Pritom

From making us cry with “Bhenge Porona” to making us fall in love with “Morey Jak”- Pritom Hasan’s success spree continues as Coke Studio’s “Deora” reigns supreme in playlists of the youth.  
20 May 2023, 04:00 AM

Hridoy Khan and Jibon collaborate after a decade

Hridoy Khan has been focusing on his YouTube channel for a long time. He is bringing new songs almost every month. He promises to continue this practice.
19 May 2023, 15:30 PM

‘Taalpatar Shepai’ to perform in Dhaka next month 

The much-anticipated event was officially announced by the organizers, Dhaka Broadcast, through their Facebook page, creating a buzz among music enthusiasts.
19 May 2023, 05:06 AM

Arbovirus to release second song from ‘Republic of Arbovirus’

Rock band, Arbovirus, has exciting news for their fans as they gear up to unveil the second song, “Obastob”, from their highly anticipated fourth studio album, next week. Following the tremendous response received for the album's first song, “Anubhuti,” which was released on their official YouTube channel a month ago, the band is buzzing with optimism for the upcoming release.
18 May 2023, 11:22 AM

Tickets for Anuv Jain concert sold out

In recent times, there has been a lot of hype surrounding the ‘Let’s Vibe Dhaka with Anuv Jain’, with audiences rushing to buy tickets for the event. Now, Adventor Communications has confirmed that tickets for the concert featuring the young indian singer, lyricist and composer have sold out in just a week’s time.
18 May 2023, 06:31 AM

Anuv Jain confirms Dhaka concert through video message

The concert titled “Let’s Vibe Dhaka” will also showcase Bangladeshi singers including Xefer, Pritom, and Tahsan.
17 May 2023, 12:49 PM

You can eat at Arijit's hotel for only Rs 40

Last year, Indian megastar singer Arijit Singh shifted from the glitz and glam of Bollywood to his hometown of Jiaganj in Bengal’s Murshidabad district. He has an advanced home studio there, and has been spending most of his time there.
17 May 2023, 05:15 AM

Sudeshna Sanyal: The Indian singer who calls Bangladesh ‘Maa’

Sudeshna Sanyal Rudra is a Rabindra Sangeet singer, who is also a dancer as well as a priest. She has a deep connection with Dhaka, usually calling Bangladesh her ‘Maa’. She has come to Dhaka almost 20 times and every time she leaves the country, she leaves behind a part of her heart.
17 May 2023, 03:30 AM

Joyita Talukder’s solo album ‘Hridoyashone’ released

On the occasion of the Rabindra Jayanti, Bengal Foundation released Joyita Talukder’s solo album “Hridoyashone.”
16 May 2023, 10:31 AM

Habib Wahid releases duet with Shithi Saha

Popular singer Habib Wahid has collaborated with singer Shithi Saha for the second time to create magic with their latest song titled "Pori". Ali Akbar Zico penned the lyrics, while Habib Wahid himself composed the captivating music.
16 May 2023, 06:13 AM

Eurovision 2023: Sweden's Loreen wins for a second time

Comparing her win to 2012, she said: "It's like coming back to a family."
14 May 2023, 13:47 PM