Renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, whose velvet smooth voice gave expression to the many colours of love, longing and heartache in songs such as “Chitthi Ayee Hai” and “Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein”, died in Mumbai on Monday after a prolonged illness. He was laid to rest by his family and friends on Tuesday afternoon.

Renowned West Bengal musician Anjan Dutt is set to grace Dhaka with his presence on the eve of Mala's birthday. Despite depicting the character of Mala in one of his songs, The song “Mala” can resonate with emotions and love from various walks of life. It seems as though May 12, coinciding with Mala's birthday, has become synonymous with a solitary celebration. Anjan hence plans to reminisce about Mala and celebrate her birthday with her devoted fans in Dhaka on May 11.

Bollywood diva Nora Fatehi has recently inked a significant deal with Warner Music Group (WMG), marking her first collaboration with a major international record label.

Jungkook from BTS made his solo debut with the single "Seven” in 2023. This groundbreaking track, featuring rapper Latto, swiftly captured global attention by debuting at #1 on charts worldwide, spanning from the United States to South Korea.

Popular Indian singer Anupam Roy is preparing to exchange vows with fellow Bengali vocalist Prashmita Paul.

Music legend and Padmashri winner Pankaj Udhas took his last breath today. The veteran ghazal singer, who was known for his ghazals like “Chitti Ayi Hai” and “Chandi Jai Rang”, passed away at age 73 due to prolonged illness, as conveyed by his daughter Nayaab Udhas.

From "Darale Duare" to "Megh Balika," Sanzida Mahmood Nandita swooned us with her enchanting voice. While her music won hearts, the singer had kept mum about her personal life.

Despite undergoing her routine and regular check-ups in Singapore, various misleading news regarding her physical condition has surfaced through both social and mainstream media.

Despite having no direct connection with South Asia or Bangladesh, Crawford opted for "Bangladesh" as his stage name.

Bappa Mazumder devoted his second solo concert to those of his fans who missed the first one, which took place on September 23, 2022. However, seeing hundreds of his fans, from toddlers to 60-year-olds, eagerly waiting for him to sing their favourite songs at the show, the question remains: will the audiences ever get enough of Bappa Mazumder and his songs? The answer is probably no.

US music superstar Beyonce secured her first UK no 1 single in 14 years on Friday when her new country hit "Texas Hold 'Em" stormed straight to the top spot in the British charts.

The vivacious songstress with the honeyed voice has had a rather bustling month this year — as divulged by Dilshad Nahar Kona herself. Not only did her latest collaboration with Muza, “Daane Baame”, drop this ongoing month but Kona has been touring and performing in around 17 scheduled concerts across Bangladesh, on top of also accumulating praise for singing a romantic rendition of the Rabindra Sangeet “Bhalobeshe Sokhi” on Pavel Areen's “Living Room Session”. Additionally, the versatile musician lent her voice to 11 songs for different dramas and films on television this month alone. 

For over five decades, Sabina Yasmin has been associated with music. She has contributed to the music in Bangladeshi cinema and created patriotic songs that resonate with the nation.

Apart from Nagarbaul, popular West Bengal band Fossils will also perform at the event. The frontman of Fossils, Rupom Islam is James’ fan. The organisers have tagged this concert refering it to a tie between to Bengals. Through this concert the audience will witness a significant collaboration between two Bengals.

Shironamhin released the official music video of its brand new track “Batighor” yesterday. The band affirmed that the track is the first introduction of their eighth studio album and that it is now accessible on three music-streaming platforms while also holding a press conference event in Dhaka.

K-pop girl group Blackpink member Jisoo has revealed the establishment of her solo agency named Blissoo. As the 29-year-old singer takes this significant step in her career, she has also introduced the official website for her brand-new label. The announcement was shared on social media by Jisoo herself via Instagram on Wednesday, February 21.

The Joy Bangla Concert, traditionally held in Dhaka since 2015, will take place at the MA Aziz Stadium in the port city of Chattogram on March 7 this year. This marks the first time the concert will be held outside Dhaka.

Director Sam Mendes is embarking on an ambitious project that will dive into the lives of each member of “The Beatles” through four separate feature films. The movies will intersect to narrate the extraordinary journey of the iconic band, leading up to their legendary breakup in 1970, according to a press release.

The Language Movement of 1952 is the result of our country’s fight to identify as a liberated nation. The present-day economy and culture of Bangladesh are also a consequence of the independence that our predecessors strived for. Our language transcends its role as a mere communication tool; it stands as an integral component of our rich history. As Bangladesh commemorates International Mother Language Day, the reverberations of its diverse linguistic heritage resonate far beyond its borders, underscoring its enduring significance on a global scale.

In a courtroom drama set to commence on Wednesday, three individuals found themselves at the centre of an unusual criminal trial over handwritten lyrics to the iconic song "Hotel California" by the Eagles. Rare book dealer Glenn Horowitz, former Rock & Roll Hall of Fame curator Craig Inciardi, and memorabilia seller Edward Kosinski are facing charges of conspiring to own and attempt to sell manuscripts of Eagles’ hits without authorisation.