BTS Jin to release first solo single next week, ahead of military duty

K-pop singer Jin, a member of the hit boy band BTS, will release his first official solo single next week, the seven-member band's agency said on Wednesday, following this week's announcement that he will soon start military duty.
19 October 2022

Shakib Al Hasan featured in Rafa and Jewel’s music video

The world’s best cricketing all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will feature in the music video of the song “Bijoyroth”, voiced by Iqbal Asif Jewel and Raef Al Hasan Rafa.
19 October 2022

BTS able to perform at national events while serving military service

Members of K-pop mega boy band BTS, who will begin to enlist for compulsory military service in the coming months, will be able to continue performing, according to South Korea’s Minister of National Defense.
19 October 2022

What BTS’s military enlistment means for fans and the group’s future

BTS is looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025.
18 October 2022

Five iconic songs of legendary rockstar, Ayub Bachchu

While most of Ayub Bachchu’s songs are masterpieces in their own right, I wanted to share five songs from the iconic maestro that are close to my heart.
18 October 2022

My best is yet to come: Ayub Bachchu in his last interview with The Daily Star

In June of 2018, The Daily Star sat down with the legendary Ayub Bachchu for what would be one of his last full-length interviews. 
18 October 2022

We all miss and love you very much: Ayub Bachchu’s son on his 4th death anniversary

Friends, fans and family members observed the fourth death anniversary Bangladesh’s iconic rock superstar, singer, guitarist, composer and music director Ayub Bachchu on Tuesday.
18 October 2022

Chirkutt’s Sumi represents Bangladesh at two of the world’s biggest music platforms

Popular musician and Chirkutt's vocalist Sharmin Sultana Sumi will be representing Bangladesh at the world's biggest music meeting, for the second time, Womex 22. The event will take place in Lisbon, Portugal. The five-day festival will kick-off from October 19 and continue till October 23.
18 October 2022

Pentagon remake debut single 'Shongshoy'

After almost 25 years, Pentagon decided to make a music video for "Shongshoy", in the process remaking their original song.
18 October 2022

The story behind the making of Ayub Bachchu’s ‘Tara Bhora Ratey’

Legendary musician Ayub Bachchu passed away on this day, two years ago.
17 October 2022

Lalon Shah lives on among the youth through modern folk fusion

Celebrate Lalon Shah on his 132nd death anniversary.
17 October 2022

Japanese orchestra celebrates 50th anniversary of Japan-Bangladesh friendship

Marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Bangladesh, the Embassy of Japan organized a "Concert by AUN J Classic Orchestra to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Friendship between Japan and Bangladesh” on October 15, at Krishibid Institution Bangladesh.
17 October 2022

Barcelona celebrate rapper Drake with shirt logo in Clasico

Barcelona celebrated Canadian rapper Drake with a logo on the front of their shirts in the Clasico against Real Madrid on Sunday, as part of their Spotify sponsorship deal.
17 October 2022

Kabir Suman bursts into tears after reunion with old Bangladeshi friend

Renowned singer Kabir Suman deeply mesmerised audiences with his soulful voice and captivating lyrics. Kabir Suman has a profound love for the people of Bangladesh, and was overjoyed that he would be getting to perform again in Bangladesh.
16 October 2022

BTS holds free concert to support South Korea's bid to host World Expo

K-pop boy band BTS reunited on Saturday for a concert in Busan in support of South Korea's bid to host the World Expo 2030 in the southern port city.
16 October 2022

Kabir Suman makes borders irrelevant

He is now 73 years old, he cannot even hold his guitar, like he used to. However, his mellifluous voice remains timeless – and he proved, like he always does, that every word, enunciation and tune – makes him forever an icon of Bangla music, Kabir Suman.
15 October 2022

 ‘Ei Somoy’ features 7 underappreciated bands

To celebrate the fiery young generation of our county, a concert titled “Ei Somoy: Oddhay Ek'' was held at Libaration War Musuem in Agargaon yesterday evening. Popular band “Meghdol” headlined the concert with six emerging bands from our country.
15 October 2022

‘Kabir Suman Live in Dhaka’ will take place at Engineer’s Institute

Eminent singer Kabir Suman was supposed to perform in Dhaka after almost 13 years on October 15, 18 and 21, with tickets for all three days already being sold out. The concert was initially announced to take place in the main auditorium of the Bangladesh National Museum.
14 October 2022

Queen release rediscovered song featuring Freddie Mercury

Queen released a rediscovered song featuring Freddie Mercury on Thursday, the band's first new track with the late frontman's instantly recognisable vocals to come out in more than eight years.
14 October 2022

Bad Bunny dominates American Music Award nominations

Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny landed the most nominations for this year's American Music Awards, leading fellow rapper Drake and pop superstars Beyonce and Taylor Swift on the list of contenders unveiled on Thursday.
14 October 2022