'We couldn't believe it': Nandita and Shuvo elated as AR Rahman shares their cover

When Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman shared their rendition of "Saanwariya Saanwariya" from the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Swades" on his Instagram Story, it was a moment that left musicians Sanzida Mahmood Nandita and Shuvendu Das Shuvo both stunned and deeply inspired.
19 July 2026

Sanjoy, Pritom to perform in Dhaka ahead of FIFA World Cup final

Sanjoy Deb, who recently shared the stage with Bollywood star Nora Fatehi at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Canada, has also performed at several World Cup fan festivals across the United States. His Dhaka appearance is part of the same tour.
19 July 2026

Menon Khan, Sahil Sanjan reunite for new single ‘Mon Akash’

“Mon Akash” is a contemporary Bangla song that explores themes of emotion, hope and personal reflection. The project marks another collaboration between Menon and Sahil, who have previously worked together on original Bangla music.
18 July 2026

BTS unveil packed schedule with ‘Normal’ music video, new books and world tour milestones

BTS are showing no signs of slowing down as the global K-pop phenomenon continues its record-breaking “Arirang World Tour”. Fresh from their performances in Munich, the group is heading to Paris before embarking on a packed schedule that includes a new music video, exclusive books and the next leg of their world tour.
17 July 2026

BSA reschedules Runa Laila tribute programme with flood relief initiative

A special event to honour legendary singer Runa Laila, originally scheduled to be held tomorrow (July 18) at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) in the capital, was postponed due to the country's ongoing flood situation.
17 July 2026

Reclaiming the cultural meaning of monsoon

Alongside celebrating the monsoon through dance, the organisers will raise funds for people affected by the recent floods in the Chattogram Hill Tracts through a donation campaign in partnership with the JAAGO Foundation.
16 July 2026

300 dancers, aged from 3 to 70, to enthrall Charukala tomorrow

Alongside celebrating the monsoon through dance, the organisers will raise funds for people affected by the recent floods in the Chattogram Hill Tracts through a donation campaign in partnership with the JAAGO Foundation.
16 July 2026

300 performers, aged between 3 and 70, to take center stage in Arthy Ahmed’s monsoon show

Participants come from a wide range of professions, including doctors, engineers, scientists, researchers, journalists, teachers, social workers, homemakers and students.
16 July 2026

Tom Cruise to join FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has announced that Hollywood star Tom Cruise will join the lineup for its highly anticipated pre-match closing ceremony.
16 July 2026

Runa Laila tribute event postponed amid flood situation

A special event organised to honour legendary singer Runa Laila has been postponed due to the country's ongoing flood situation.
16 July 2026

Warfaze’s Ibrahim Ahmed Kamal denies retirement from live performances

Warfaze guitarist Ibrahim Ahmed Kamal has dismissed rumours that he has retired from live performances, clarifying that he is only taking a temporary break on medical advice due to an ongoing ear condition.
15 July 2026

Armeen Musa becomes member of Recording Academy

Bangladeshi singer, songwriter and composer Armeen Musa has joined the Recording Academy as a member, becoming part of the Academy's voting membership for the Grammy Awards.
14 July 2026

Runa Laila to perform solo at Shilpakala Academy

Runa Laila recently returned to Bangladesh. She had spent over a month in the United States on family business. Since coming home, she has been busy preparing for this programme.
14 July 2026

Sanjoy set for Dhaka performance ahead of World Cup final

Now, the Los Angeles-based EDM producer and DJ is preparing to entertain fans on home soil. He will perform on 19 July at Fan Fest 2.0, a six-day celebration organised at Kamal Ataturk Park in Banani to mark the FIFA World Cup semi-finals and final.
14 July 2026

Fahmida Nabi returns with two original tracks, announces US tour

Veteran singer Fahmida Nabi is set to release two new original songs while preparing for a concert tour in the United States this August.
13 July 2026

Cultural figures call for greater presence of Nazrul’s works in everyday life

Researchers, artistes, writers and recitation artistes devoted to the works of Bangladesh's National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam have called for a stronger presence of his songs and literary creations in everyday public life.
13 July 2026

Actor Anthony Hopkins signs record deal as a composer

The 88-year-old ​Welsh-born actor composed music for local plays as ​a teenager in the 1950s
10 July 2026

Anthony Hopkins to release first album of original compositions in August

Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins is set to release his first album of original compositions after signing with Decca Classics, marking a new chapter in a musical journey that spans more than six decades.
10 July 2026

IGCC honours Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia with special musical tribute in Dhaka

The event drew diplomats, cultural figures, musicians, members of the media, classical music students and enthusiasts, all gathered to honour a musician whose work has fostered cultural connections between India and Bangladesh for decades.
10 July 2026

Shonar Bangla Circus set for ‘Mohashoshan Jatra’ in August

The title track has drawn nearly 250,000 plays on YouTube and over 1,200 comments. Many listeners say the song reminds them of their mothers.
9 July 2026