‘The importance of sound design cannot be overstated’

Playing with onomatopoeic elements on the screen, sound designer and engineer Arafat Kirty’s latest hits “Networker Baire”, “Tithir Osukh” and “Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi”, among others, have been a treat to the ears for the audience.
2 January 2022

Chamok Hasan’s ‘Ei Mayabi Chander Raate’ features Jisshu Sengupta

Along with his engaging educational videos on math and science, Chamok Hasan’s music, along with Feroza Binte Omar Bonhi, has garnered a prominent fan base on social media. A recent rendition of their popular song, “Ei Mayabi Chander Raate”, picturised on Kolkata-based actor Jisshu Sengupta, took social media by storm upon release.
2 January 2022

Shironamhin to celebrate silver jubilee with Mumbai’s symphony orchestra

Popular band Shironamhin is all set to celebrate their silver jubilee with concerts across the country this year.
2 January 2022

Prince Mahmud and Tanzir Tuhin come together for “Anagoto”

Prince Mahmud‘s new song, “Anagoto”, featuring Tanzir Tuhin, was released under the banner of G Series, on New Year’s Eve. The number has been written by Samuel Haque, and Sajid Sarker has done the music arrangement of the track.
1 January 2022

Biggest celebrity weddings of 2021

After over a year of almost no social ceremonies for the pandemic, things in the entertainment industry began to perk up as celebrities around the globe tied the knot.
31 December 2021

Gone but not forgotten: Stars we lost in 2021

As we approach the New Year, The Daily Star takes a moment to mourn the stars we lost in 2021.
31 December 2021

10 most viewed songs on YouTube throughout the year

Music videos from Bangladeshi OTT platforms, tele-fictions, and musical programmes dominated the music scene this year. Plenty of original and fresh content was released to positive responses. Popular singers such as Abanti Sithi, Rehaan Rasul, Imran, Porshi and Kona, among others, had a successful year.
31 December 2021

Dhaka Rock Fest 2.0

Organised by SkyTracker Limited, Dhaka Rock Fest 2.0 was a huge success – highlighting the return of Bassbaba Sumon and Aurthohin on stage, in full glory.
27 December 2021

3 members of K-pop sensation BTS diagnosed with COVID-19

Three members of the K-pop superstar group BTS have been infected with the coronavirus after returning from abroad, their management agency said.
26 December 2021

10th Sanjeeb Utshab to serenade DU today

The tenth iteration of the annual Sanjeeb Utshab will be conducted in honour of the late musician Sanjeeb Choudhury’s birthday today.
25 December 2021

Coldplay to stop making music in 2025

Renowned British rock band Coldplay will stop recording music as a group in 2025, frontman Chris Martin has revealed.
23 December 2021

Sunny Leone sizzles in Oyshee’s new song ‘Dushtoo Polapain’

Bollywood diva Sunny Leone stars in the glamourous video for the song, “Dushtoo Polapain.”
23 December 2021

Nora Fatehi gets trolled for copying Shakira in new song

Guru Randhawa and Nora Fatehi have teamed up for the song, “Dance Meri Rani,” composed by Tanishk Bagchi, after the blockbuster hit “Naach Meri Rani”. The track has Afro-beats and vocals by Zahrah S Khan, who sung Nora’s recent hit, “Kusu Kusu”. Bosco Leslie Martis has directed the music video.
22 December 2021

Travis Scott concert victims were crushed, accidentally suffocated

The 10 people who died in a stampede at rapper Travis Scott's concert at the Astroworld Festival in Houston last month accidentally suffocated, the Harris County medical examiner ruled on Thursday.
17 December 2021

Sahana Bajpaie to feature in collaborative album celebrating 50 years of Bangladesh

Noted singers Sahana Bajpaie, Samantak Sinha, and Sohini Alam will be the stars of a UK-India-Bangladesh collaborative album, “Doyel Pakhir Ganer Khata” (The Magpie-Robin’s Songbook), featuring contemporary renditions of songs recorded during Bangladesh’s Liberation War.
16 December 2021

Dhaka Rock Fest 2.0 to be held on December 23

Dhaka Rock Fest, a concert for rock music enthusiasts, will be held on December 23 at ICCB, Noboratri, Hall 4, from 12 noon onwards.
15 December 2021

Rapper shot Megan Thee Stallion after telling her to dance, US court hears

A rapper who allegedly told Megan Thee Stallion to "Dance, bitch" before shooting at the singer's feet after a Hollywood party was ordered to stand trial in California on Tuesday.
15 December 2021

Orchestral version of ‘Amar Shonar Bangla’ celebrates 50 years of Bangladesh

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence, the first orchestral version of “Amar Shonar Bangla”, our national anthem, was released ahead of the nation’s Victory Day. Many countries' national anthems have orchestral versions that are found on YouTube, however, no such version of Bangladesh's national anthem was produced till date.
13 December 2021

Black Zang’s “Bangla Hype” lives up to the hype

The track was released under the banner of Bangla Hype Entertainment. “The recent years have been amazing, as both the local and international audience has shown us rappers a lot of love. This inspired us to create this number, celebrating our journey and success,’ shares Black Zang.
10 December 2021

Olivia Rodrigo named Time Magazine’s Entertainer of the Year

American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo has been named TIME’s Entertainer Of The Year for 2021 ahead of the publication’s annual Person Of The Year reveal.
10 December 2021