Adele teases new music after 6 years

British singer Adele has teased her first new music since her 2015 Grammy Award winning album "25", with a video clip for the song "Easy On Me".
6 October 2021

Sabbir Nasir’s “Adha” wins Bronze at Global Music Awards 2021

Global Music Awards have been taking place in California for about 32 years. In this year’s iteration, Bangladeshi singer Sabbir Nasir has won a ‘Bronze’ award in the Male Singer category for his hit song, “Adha”. 
3 October 2021

Britney Spears’ father loses conservatorship

The conservatorship that has controlled the life of Britney for 13 years neared a possible end on Wednesday after a judge suspended her father, and the pop super-star said later that she was "on cloud 9 right now."
30 September 2021

New songs commemorating PM Sheikh Hasina’s birthday

Today (September 28) marks the 75th birth anniversary of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina. To celebrate the auspicious occasion, a number of songs are being released throughout the day. Besides airing on Bangladesh Betar and BTV, the tracks will be available online as well.
28 September 2021

R. Kelly’s life, from troubled talent to trafficking trial

R. Kelly has long faced and denied allegations of lurid behavior and sex abuse. A jury has now found him guilty of sex trafficking in a federal trial in New York stemming from those allegations.
28 September 2021

Indalo’s ‘Kokhon Kibhabe Ekhane Ke Jane’ strikes a chord with listeners

Fresh off the success for “Hobeki?”, the first release from Indalo’s upcoming album, “Uttor Khujchi Dokkhine”, the band’s new single, “Kokhon Kibhabe Ekhane Ke Jane”, was released on their official YouTube channel recently.
26 September 2021

Ekushey Padak winning musician Julhas Uddin dies from dengue

Ekushey Padak winning musician Julhas Uddin Ahmed passed away in Munshiganj's Srinagar upazila at the age of 88. He was suffering from dengue fever.
25 September 2021

We all have a ‘mostaan’ and a ‘bhalo chele’ within us: Arnob

With tracks like “Shey je Boshe Ache”, “Tomar Jonno”, “Hariye Giyechi”, “Bhalobasha Tarpor”, and “Tui Ki Janishna”, prodigal musician, composer and singer, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob has solidified his name among the most endeared artistes in Bangladesh.
24 September 2021

Bassbaba Sumon’s new single, ‘Boyosh Holo Amar’ releases today

Renowned bassist and frontman of rock band Aurthohin Saidus Salehin Khaled Sumon— known better among his fans by his stage name Bassbaba Sumon — is set to release his new single, “Boyosh Holo Amar”, in collaboration with fingerstyle guitarist Mahaan Fahim, today.
23 September 2021

BTS permitted to dance at UN, promotes youth solutions for planet

It wasn't exactly the screaming audience BTS is accustomed to but the Korean pop sensations had another sort of world stage on Monday (Sept 20) as they addressed the United Nations.
21 September 2021

James goes to court over copyright violation of his music

Rock icon James showed up at Judge KM Imrul Kayesh’s court today to file lawsuit against organisations that are using his music without due permissions. However, the court did not take the lawsuit, and instead advised the musician to file a complaint with Gulshan Police Station.
19 September 2021

“Local jazz scene is growing and has mainstream potential”

Popular Jazz band ‘Imran Ahmed Trio’ will be soon releasing their album titled ‘Imran Ahmed Trio: Live in Warsaw’ from the Slovakian label ‘Hevhetia’. The 20-year-old label has released more than 280 albums so far and is one of the most active jazz labels in Central Europe.
17 September 2021

Rock Icon Ayub Bachchu’s daughter to join “Jibon Jekhane Jemon”

Fairuz Saffra Ayub, the daughter of legendary musician Ayub Bachchu, is set to appear in the 78th episode of Tanvit Tarek’s show “Jibon Jekhane Jemon”. This is the first time Fairuz will be seen in a live show.
17 September 2021

Winners of 2021 K-POP World Festival Bangladesh audition awarded

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Dhaka awarded the six winners of the 2021 K-pop World Festival Bangladesh audition yesterday through a grand event, read a press release.
16 September 2021

Renowned singer and anchor Alif Alauddin hospitalised

Popular singer-songwriter and television host Alif Alauddin has been hospitalised at the city’s Bangladesh Specialized Hospital, informs her husband and noted musician Kazi Faisal Ahmed. She is the daughter of renowned musician Alauddin Ali.
13 September 2021

Protic Hasan, Ibrar Tipu to judge ‘Young Star’

Popular private TV channel RTV has launched a new music reality show for young people, titled “Young Star”.
13 September 2021

Kona and Imran collaborate with Emon Shaha on ‘Dewa’

Dilshad Nahar Kona and Imran Mahmudul are a brilliant duo, who have worked on many hit songs together. Recently, they collaborated for the government granted film, “Golui”. The duo have voiced the song, “Dewa” by noted composer Emon Shaha.
13 September 2021

Remembering Shah Abdul Karim on his 12th death anniversary

Be it in buses, the radio, or on i-pods, Shah Abdul Karim’s songs have always managed to make it to the playlist of almost every Bangla-speaking listener. His simple and life-based lyrics, paired with the tabla, harmonium, and dhol still echo in the ears of his audience. Today marks the 12th death anniversary of the cherished Baul musician Shah Abdul Karim.
12 September 2021

James and Prince Mahmud's ‘Baba’ garners praise and respect in Kolkata

“Baba” is a timeless masterpiece composed by eminent composer and lyricist Prince Mahmud, voiced by none other than ‘guru’ James. The song has a special place in the hearts of all Bengali speaking people, on both sides of the border. A recent performance of the song in reality show Dance Bangla Dance, has made the song viral yet again.  
11 September 2021

In conversation with Kanak Chapa

Renowned singer Kanak Chapa has kept her devoted listeners mesmerised through many evergreen songs. She has been honoured with National Film Awards for best playback singing in her successful career spanning over four decades. 
11 September 2021