Saidos Salehin Khaled Sumon, widely known in Bangladesh’s band music scene as “Bassbaba Sumon”, has looked back on his eventful musical journey and personal struggles in a recent television appearance. The lead vocalist and bassist of the band Artcell remains one of the most compelling figures in Bangladeshi rock, both for his artistic evolution and his resilience in the face of life-threatening challenges.

For Khairul Anam Shakil, celebrating five decades of music is not just a personal milestone; it is a reflection of Bangladesh’s cultural heartbeat. As a celebrated Nazrul Sangeet exponent and General Secretary of the Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha (BNSS), Shakil has devoted his life to teaching, performing, and preserving the legacy of Kazi Nazrul Islam.

The consultation brought together distinguished representatives from government, private, and other music institutions across Dhaka and divisional levels.

Fan outrage intensified yesterday after Atif Aslam announced that his much-anticipated Dhaka concert had been cancelled. Until his statement, Main Stage Inc,  the organisers of “X Force Presents Atif Aslam at Main Stage Show Powered by Foodi” continued urging fans to buy tickets, repeatedly posting reminders such as “Final 4 Hours Left” and “Last 60 Minutes” before ticket sales closed.

Despite Atif Aslam publicly confirming his return to Bangladesh and organisers repeatedly assuring fans that the show would proceed as planned, the much-anticipated “X Force presents Atif Aslam at Main Stage” concert has been called off.

More than 50 acclaimed artistes from India and around the world are set to convene at Mumbai’s National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) for “Maestro Forever”, a two-day tribute commemorating the first death anniversary of legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain.

With the national election approaching, Hamin Ahmed, a leading member of the popular band Miles, has called on political parties to present clear plans for music and culture in their election manifestos.

A special musical gathering titled “Apon Aloy Shahid Mahmud Jangi: Gane Gane Sattor” will be held on 12 December to celebrate the 70-year life and creative journey of renowned Bangladeshi lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi, whose contribution shaped the soundscape of the country’s band music in the 1980s and 1990s.

The singer experienced acute chest discomfort on Saturday night and was admitted around 2 am. Doctors diagnosed a cardiac problem and installed two stents to stabilise his condition. Hospital sources said Nachiketa is now in a stable condition.

Held on December 5, the event marked the group’s return to Dhaka after three years and drew an enthusiastic audience.

He began his musical journey in 2018 with three covers before making his original debut. “I started with a Rabindranath mashup, ‘Ei Mon Tomake Dilam’, and ‘Ei Poth Jodi Na Shesh Hoy’. Within a month, I released my first originals, ‘Mon Bojhena’ and then ‘Buker Ba Pashe’,” he reminisced. “I feel fortunate that people accepted me so early on.”

Tasnia Farin has returned to the spotlight with the release of her new track “Mon Golbe Na”, which also marks her debut as a producer. The song, released yesterday under her own banner Phoring Films, follows her earlier success as a singer.

A special cultural event titled “Harmony of Friendship” will take place at Rabindra Sarobar today to mark the 100th anniversary of Russian public diplomacy and Bangladesh’s Victory Day.

Shehab Shahariar, also known as Shibu—the upstart musician behind the song—shared how it all happened. “I was on a bus, heading home from university, when Hania Aamir posted my song. By the time I got home, I had 50 Instagram requests—something that had never happened to me before!”

Popular band Shironamhin is set to release “Ei Obelay 2”, the sequel to their much-loved 2019 hit “Ei Obelay”, today (December 4). The new track will arrive as the final song on the band’s latest album, “Batighor”, and will be unveiled in both Bangla and English versions.

Taylor Swift has released the official trailer for “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show”, set to premiere on Disney+ on December 12. The film marks the concluding chapter of the record-breaking Eras Tour, which has become the highest-grossing concert tour in history.

After making news by wearing a dazzling diamond ring at the “Avatar: Fire and Ash” premiere in Los Angeles, Miley Cyrus has confirmed her engagement to longtime partner Maxx Morando, following four years together.

This year’s line-up featured Uccharon, Parthibo, Starling, Shironamhin, Mechanix, Nirjhar, Mehrin, Torun, Symphony, Nova, Obscure, and Feedback. The programme was broadcast live on Channel i until 4 pm. With support from Impress Telefilm Ltd, Azam Khan’s legendary band “Uccharon” has returned to the spotlight with renewed vigour.

Last evening, that engagement unfolded with both reverence and vitality at “Aloker Ei Jhorna-Dharay” (The Eternal Illumination), a collaborative tribute by the Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka and HSBC Bangladesh.

Alliance Française de Dhaka is set to host a special international jazz concert featuring acclaimed artistes from several countries. Titled “Alexandre Herer’s Bombay Experience”, the event will take place tomorrow, December 3, at 7 pm at the Liberation War Museum auditorium in Agargaon. A follow-up masterclass has been scheduled for December 4 at the Alliance Française office in Dhanmondi.