One name that stands out the most is Bollywood’s leading musician, Arijit Singh, who will be conferred with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award.

The excitement had been building for weeks, and when Kaavish finally took the stage for “Dhaka Dreams” yesterday at Senaprangan, the atmosphere was nothing less than incredible. Blue Brick Communications, the organiser with a track record of successful events like "Dhaka Melancholy" featuring Indian singer Nachiketa Chakraborty and "Dhaka Retro" with James, found themselves navigating a challenging evening that tested the limits of concert organisation.

Renowned rock-metal band Warfaze celebrated four decades of their musical journey on June 6 last year. To mark this milestone, the band embarked on a tour of the United States. Following their successful US tour, the band is now heading to Australia to celebrate their 40th anniversary. According to the band members, they will perform concerts in five states across Australia during this one-month-long tour.

The Recording Academy has announced the first lineup of performers for the 2025 Grammy Awards, which will air live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The event, scheduled for February 2, will once again be hosted by Trevor Noah.

The official statement regarding Gaanshala further added that it is committed to nurturing the regular practice of creating original songs, aiming to create a platform for vocalists, musicians, lyricists, composers, and music professionals. 

Filming for the project began on January 23 in the lush, scenic beauty of Jaflong in Sylhet—a fitting backdrop for a love story that producer Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz believes will enhance the romance at the heart of the narrative. Raz shared that the film's location was carefully selected to emphasise the story’s emotional and visual richness, capturing the raw beauty of nature as the tale of love unfolds around it.

National Film Award-winning singer Fahmida Nabi is all set to debut in a new role, as her first book is set to be released at this year's Ekushey Boi Mela (Amar Ekushey Book Fair).

Dr Sahana Bajpaie, the renowned singer, songwriter, and academic who teaches Bengali language and literature at SOAS, University of London, shared a video yesterday of receiving her PhD certificate in Music from King’s College London, University of London.

Jennie, a member of Blackpink, has revealed plans to release her debut studio album, “Ruby”. She shared the announcement along with a short video across her official social media platforms.

The song, titled "Shudhu Takar Jonno", was written and composed by Tabib Mahmud, with music arranged by Shubhro Raha. The 75th edition of Berlin International Film Festival announced the list of selected films earlier today, with "Baksho Bondi" featured in the Berlinale Perspectives category. This section showcases 13 films from emerging directors worldwide.

In a heartfelt tribute to one of Bangladesh's most revered Rabindra Sangeet singers, Papia Sarwar, the 43rd annual session of the Jatiyo Rabindra Sangeet Sammilan Parishad will honour her with the prestigious Rabindra Padak posthumously.

Towards the end of 2023, Sabina Yasmin performed in several stage shows in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, Australia. After that, she was not seen on stage again. As rumours about her health began to spread, the renowned artist felt compelled to release an audio statement.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin gave a heartfelt tribute to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan during the band’s second performance at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday. The crowd erupted in excitement as Martin declared, “Shah Rukh Khan forever,” before launching into the band’s iconic track, “Yellow”.

John Sykes, the legendary guitarist known for his contributions to rock bands such as Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Blue Murder, has passed away at 65 after bravely combating cancer.

Singer Imran Mahmudul is all set to release his latest track “Mon Bujhli Na” this Valentine’s Day. The song has been composed by Fuad Almuqtadir, with lyrics penned by Abdar Rahman. 

Recently, netizens were in for a treat when Jaya Ahsan, Pritom Hasan and Elita Karim announced on their social media about an exciting collaboration.

During the performance, a fan captured the moment on Instagram when Martin paused between songs to reflect on his band’s relationship with India. “This is our fourth visit to India and the second time performing here,” he said. “The first time, we played a long show, and we could not have asked for a better audience. Thank you for coming today, everybody!”

With this music video, we aimed to honour the urban folk tradition, the craftsmanship, and the creativity of rickshaw art. It's nearly extinct now due to the rise of digital printing, but through ‘Rickshaw Girl’, we hope to play a small part in preserving this beautiful heritage."

For the week of January 16-22, BTS member Jimin’s hit track “Who” held steady at No. 13 on the Official Singles Chart, widely regarded as the UK equivalent of Billboard’s Hot 100.

The roots of Bangladesh’s band music scene stretch back to the 1970s, emerging from a spirit of rebellion and creativity that followed the Liberation War. Over decades, rock and roll became a defining feature of the nation’s cultural identity, inspiring waves of young musicians to take the stage.