Getting down from the bike before the YAMAHA Flagship Center at 5:45pm last Friday, January 23, I spotted a short, lean man; hardly looking older than 40–45, walking out of the parking lot. As he moved closer, it became clear who I was looking at: Ibrahim Ahmed Kamal, the legendary guitarist of Warfaze, who was in town to lead “Guitar Master Class 4”, a special session featuring him as the guest mentor.

Late playback singer Bashir Ahmed will receive a posthumous honour, while legendary vocalist Syed Abdul Hadi and iconic magician Jewel Aich will be conferred lifetime achievement awards.

Pop star Harry Styles will appear on stage as a presenter at the upcoming Grammy Awards, organisers confirmed on Monday.

Legendary singer Runa Laila’s unique approach to practice and her illustrious musical journey have recently come to light, with insights shared by her husband, film actor Alamgir.

The song will premiere on the YouTube channel Gaan Janala as part of its Eid special programming.

BTS have added yet another achievement to their global legacy even before their next album hits shelves. The group’s fifth studio album, “Arirang”, has crossed the four-million mark in preorders within just one week, setting a new benchmark in their career. Alongside the sales milestone, BTS have also expanded their world tour schedule by adding two more concert dates.

Bangladeshi musician and guitarist Jon Kabir is currently attending The NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show 2026 in Anaheim, California, marking a significant moment for Bangladesh’s representation at one of the world’s most influential music industry gatherings.

The Songwriters Hall of Fame, established in 1969, requires inductees to have a notable catalog of songs and at least 20 years since their first commercial release.

Global K-pop sensation BLACKPINK has secured a rare distinction by becoming the only K-pop group to receive an Honourable Mention on Billboard’s “Greatest Pop Stars of 2025” list.

After a gap of a decade, singer Balam is set to release a new solo album. Speaking to Prothom Alo on Monday (January 19), the artiste said the album will be titled “Mawla” and is scheduled for release this Eid-ul-Fitr. The album will feature six songs, with the title track and most of the compositions and musical arrangements already completed.

Originally planned as a New Year release, “O Jaan” will premiere on January 30 on the Gaanchill Music YouTube channel. According to the director, the project is a joint venture involving Bangladesh, India and Nepal—bringing together international cinematographers, choreographers and location experts to merge snow, mountains and romance into a singular visual experience.

Bannya’s nearly two-hour set featured 19 beloved songs by Rabindranath Tagore, drawing an audience that exceeded the venue’s official capacity. Listeners responded with sustained engagement, prompting applause throughout the programme.

Singer Asif Akbar is set to return to the big screen with a new set of film songs—this time created by celebrated singer-songwriter Kabir Suman. The collaboration marks the first time Suman has written and composed songs for a Bangladeshi film.

Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has revealed that persistent comparisons with his past work led him to question his relevance—and ultimately drove him into one of the busiest phases of his career.

Dola Rahman’s enchanting voice paired with Muza’s musical prowess in “Minoti”, which was released yesterday, is already drawing attention from music lovers.

Bakhtiar Hossain, the lead vocalist of Bay of Bengal, has announced his exit from the band, bringing a 15-year musical journey with the group to an end. The announcement was made through an emotional post on his official Facebook account.

Global K-pop supergroup BTS has officially announced its highly anticipated new album, “Arirang”, set for release on March 20, 2026. The project marks the group’s first full-length album as a complete unit since “Proof”, released in 2022. The announcement was made through the fan community platform Weverse, with the album to be released under BigHit Music.

Despite a noticeable decline in concerts this winter due to security concerns and administrative restrictions, a special outdoor music event is set to take place in Dhaka with a humanitarian purpose.

In “Anjan Niye”, Dutt also sheds light on his interactions with many well-known personalities. “I had close associations with many prominent figures in Kolkata. People know about my connection with Mrinal Sen, but what they don’t know is that I also shared a rather unusual and interesting relationship with Satyajit Ray. Beyond India, I have known many famous people around the world

The legendary composer revealed that while he never faced discrimination during his early Bollywood career in the 1990s, recent years have presented different challenges.