At its heart is the image of a migratory bird—a creature flying away from its cage, carrying the ache of leaving home. “Pinjarake Pushal Moyna uri uri jai re” becomes more than a folk refrain in "Mulluk"; it speaks of a community separated from its ancestral homeland and left to build a life far from where their ancestors came from.

The Recording Academy is considering changes to its newly introduced Best Asian Pop Music Performance category after BTS announced that the group would not submit its music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.

Asha Bhosle may no longer be with us, but her legendary voice continues to resonate with millions of music lovers worldwide. As a tribute to the iconic playback singer, Shah Rukh Khan is set to feature in AR Rahman’s upcoming music video, "Asha Forever".

It is not simply an attempt to remember Ayub Bachchu. It is an attempt to make sure the next generation gets to discover him. He left behind songs, melodies, guitars and memories. But his greatest legacy may be the musicians and listeners who refuse to let those songs fade. That is “Uttoradhikar”—the inheritance of music, passed from one generation to the next.

Today marks the birth anniversary of the legendary musician. Had he been alive, the Bangladeshi rock icon would have turned 64.

James and Ayub Bachchu, two titans of the Bangladeshi music industry, met in 1980. “We knew each other for 40 years—I respected and loved him greatly,” said James at a press conference in Rome.

Twenty of Ayub Bachchu’s most beloved songs will be released in new musical arrangements, performed by eight Bangladeshi bands and 12 artistes as part of a tribute project titled “Uttoradhikar”.

As part of the event, 100 lucky audience members will get the chance to speak with Caniggia, take his autograph and have photographs with him.

Through song, verse and dance, “Badhonhara Brishtidhara” presented the monsoon in its many shades—from the intimacy of rain against a window and the darkness of gathering clouds to the restless force of a storm—returning throughout to Tagore’s enduring expressions of Bengal’s seasons.

BTS member V has revealed that he has been receiving treatment for a hearing problem that has significantly reduced his hearing in his right ear.

Souls, one of Bangladesh’s most influential bands, has unveiled a new version of its timeless song “E Emon Porichoy”.

The event opened with a group song performance of two Nazrul Sangeet pieces, “Shukno Patar Nupur Paye” and “Chokh Gelo, Chokh Gelo, Keno Dakis Re”.

Celebrated lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi has written a new song inspired by Bengali cinema icon Suchitra Sen, with Parthibo vocalist Ashfaqul Bari Rumon lending his voice, composition and musical arrangement to the track.

The programme will feature artistes from Bhorer Aloy, along with music organisation Uttarayan, led by artiste and teacher Lily Islam, and dance organisation Nrityanchal, led by artistes Shibli Mohammad and Shamim Ara Nipa.

Popular actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba is set to showcase another side of his artistry as he takes the stage for a solo musical concert today, August 8, at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in New York.

The incident, in which a bottle was thrown at the singer on stage, sparked criticism on social media and among people in the entertainment industry. Hasan, however, said he wanted to view the matter with forgiveness and hoped the person responsible had acted without realising the consequences.

The evening opened with a narration by Tania Mannan, followed by the performance of the Tagore classic, which explores themes of love, sacrifice, guilt and redemption.

The appointment was announced in a notification issued on Thursday by the Contract and Foreign Appointment Wing of the Ministry of Public Administration.

A video shared on social media shows Hasan singing at the front of the stage when a water bottle was thrown from the audience and struck him in the face. Water splashed over his body and across the stage. Despite the incident, he continued his performance.

Many of the speakers echoed that message, emphasising that Bandyopadhyay’s legacy deserves deeper research alongside continued performance.