Singer-songwriter Shayan Chowdhury Arnob has set out on a concert tour across the United States as part of the “Bangla Folk Rock Fest”, performing alongside his band Arnob and Friends in eight cities. The tour began on Saturday (April 19) with a show in Dallas.

Legendary Bangladeshi singer Sabina Yasmin is ready to make a triumphant return to the stage at the 8th Bangladesh Festival, scheduled for May 17, at the Toronto International Pavilion. This marks her first international performance since recovery from a health setback.​

Meghdol has released a new track titled “Golaper Naam”. The music video for the song premiered on the band’s official YouTube channel at 8pm on Friday (April 18).

From back-to-back cinematic musical hits to earning praise for his acting on OTT platforms, Pritom Hasan is having a standout year. His collaboration with Shakib Khan and chart-topping tracks like “Chand Mama”, “Didha”, and the ever lively “Laage Ura Dhura” have solidified his reputation as one of the most sought-after musicians in Dhallywood.

Renowned singer and music director Bappa Mazumder has lent his voice to a song titled “Magurar Phool”, inspired by the tragic incident involving eight-year-old girl, who was raped and murdered in Magura.

Singer Abhijeet recently criticised Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman for what he termed as an excessive reliance on technology in music production. In an interview with ANI, Abhijeet alleged that AR Rahman’s approach had sidelined traditional instrumentalists and left many jobless.

Recently, Green Day delivered a politically charged headline performance at Coachella 2025, modifying their lyrics to highlight the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.

Pop star Katy Perry completed a brief foray into space Monday, roaring to the edge of the cosmos with an all-women crew on one of billionaire Jeff Bezos's rockets.

The Bengali New Year is being celebrated today with vibrant arrangements unfolding across the country. From lively concerts to musical performances, renowned artistes and bands are taking the stage to delight audiences and spread festive cheer nationwide.

As the nation now stands on the cusp of renewal, Pahela Baishakh 1432 arrives at a time when the people of Bangladesh are eager to reclaim their cultural voice—seeking a deeper connection to its identity, heritage, and hope. For centuries, it has been an occasion of collective celebration, resilience, and unity.

A new documentary, “One to One: John & Yoko”, offers an intimate look at John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s early years in New York following the breakup of The Beatles.

For over two decades, the band Chirkutt has been a prominent name in the country’s music scene. From Bangladesh to international stages, the band has carved out a name for itself. After releasing several albums and songs over the years, Chirkutt is now making a long-awaited comeback. After an eight-year gap, the band is all set to drop its fourth studio album later this month.

Chhayanaut is all set to celebrate Bangla New Year, Pahela Baishakh, with its iconic cultural programme at Ramna Batamul in Dhaka.

The announcement reads, “Attention! Due to security issues, the concert is postponed until further notice. Stay posted and hold on to your tickets for our next post.”

Several Bangladeshi musicians have officially joined forces to produce a new song, “Akashe Urche Mrito Lash” (Where Lifeless Bodies Fly to the Sky). The lyrics, brimming with support for Palestine against genocidal atrocities, has been penned by Tushar Rahman.

The presence of Pakistani artistes in Bangladesh has seen a notable rise since last year, with performances becoming more frequent on Dhaka’s stages. Today, two popular Pakistani singers—Mustafa Zahid and Aima Baig—are scheduled to perform at separate venues in the capital.

Legendary Dominican merengue singer Rubby Pérez has died following a tragic roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, just days after a performance in New York City. The collapse occurred early last Tuesday, killing over 100 people. Pérez was performing on stage at the time.

While the band has graced stages across the globe, this will mark their long-awaited live debut in Canada.

Artists from across the country, including indigenous performers, will participate. The celebration begins on April 13 evening with a traditional “Chaitra Sankranti” fair, featuring folk elements like nagor dola, lathi khela, and stalls selling local crafts and utensils.

The “Swadhinata Concert”, organised by the platform “Shobar Agey Bangladesh”, has been postponed by a day and will now be held on Saturday, April 12. Originally slated for Friday (April 11), the decision to defer the event was made due to a solidarity rally in Dhaka on that day protesting the ongoing Israeli attacks on Palestine, according to the organisers.