‘I also feel like taking a break’: Shreya Ghoshal
17 March 2026, 12:53 PM
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Eid to be celebrated with a wave of new music releases
17 March 2026, 11:22 AM
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BTV to air special band music show for Eid celebrations
16 March 2026, 12:11 PM
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Arzeen’s new song explores futuristic love
10 March 2026, 14:14 PM
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Billboard names EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami Women of the Year
13 March 2026, 11:27 AM
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Sabina Yasmin re-records ‘Ei Mon Tomake Dilam’ for ‘Domm’
12 March 2026, 12:52 PM
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Woman arrested after gunfire hits Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home
10 March 2026, 14:52 PM
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Channel i launches folk music show ‘I Folk Fever’
10 March 2026, 12:23 PM
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After eight-year legal battle, Asif Akbar acquitted in liquor case
10 March 2026, 10:48 AM
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Runa Laila moved as song inspires alphabet for India’s Toto language
9 March 2026, 11:19 AM
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Justin Bieber cancels India tour
Pop star Justin Bieber has cancelled the India leg of his 'Justice World Tour' owing to health concerns, according to promoters BookMyShow.
16 September 2022, 04:30 AM
Rapper Cardi B pleads guilty to two misdemeanors in New York club fight
Grammy Award-winning rapper Cardi B pleaded guilty on Thursday to two misdemeanors stemming from a 2018 fight in a New York City strip club, prosecutors said, adding the rapper was sentenced to 15 days of community service.
Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Almanzar, also agreed to a three-year order of protection for the victims. Her plea covered one count of third-degree assault and one count of second-degree reckless endangerment.
16 September 2022, 03:00 AM
‘Manike Mage Hithe’ singer Yohani to debut in Bollywood
‘Manike Mage Hithe’ was sung by Sri Lankan singer-composer Yohani Diloka de Silva, popularly known as Yohani. The song went viral last year, becoming one of the most listened-to Asian tracks of all time. The song will now officially be a part of “Thank God”, starring Ajay Devgn.
15 September 2022, 09:50 AM
K-pop band E-Sang to perform in Bangladesh
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bangladesh will be arranging a concert—featuring Korean music (traditional, instrumental, and fusion)—on October 1, at Hatirjheel Amphitheater. The event will showcase the Korean group, E-Sang.
13 September 2022, 07:06 AM
The Bangladeshi songsmith who wrote for The Chainsmokers
On a Friday afternoon, on the way to work, I got a text that Nirob Islam, a Sweden-based, Bangladeshi songwriter, would be taking a 'Songwriting Masterclass' at our The Daily Star premises.
While many in Bangladesh might not have heard his name, they have surely heard one of the many songs he has written for some of the world's biggest artists such as The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, Icona Pop, John Newman and so on.
13 September 2022, 03:00 AM
R Kelly a predator using fame to abuse minors: Prosecutor
R. Kelly is a sexual predator who parlayed his fame to abuse minors, a prosecutor said Monday during closing arguments at the R&B star’s child pornography and trial-fixing trial.
12 September 2022, 17:40 PM
‘A singer does not require solo albums to get noticed anymore’
After taking over the masses with the much-loved romantic track, “Baje Shobhab”, which was written and composed by the singer himself and arranged by late musician Prithwi Raj.
9 September 2022, 09:44 AM
Shironamhin gifts memorable Silver Jubilee
Not unlike any big concert day, the rain gods played subtle games with the hopeful crowd about to head toward International Convention Center Bashundhara ICCB for Shironamhin’s 25-year celebration concert yesterday.
9 September 2022, 02:35 AM
Google pays tribute to legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika
Google paid tribute to iconic singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika today, on his 96th birth anniversary, through one of their famous doodles. The illustration showcases the renowned Assamese music maestro, who can be seen with a harmonium and his trademark Gurkha cap.
8 September 2022, 10:52 AM
‘Rupkothar Jogote’ was a turning point in my career: Abanti Sithi
Abanti Sithi won over the hearts of many with her melodious voice and ingenious ability to whistle. However, she became a musical sensation after the release of the song "Rupkothar Jogote".
Recently she won the Best Singer Award at the Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards. The artiste truly showcased her tenacity when, despite having a broken foot, she showed up to the award show in a wheelchair.
In a conversation with The Daily Star, she shared her feelings about receiving the award and her upcoming projects.
7 September 2022, 08:18 AM
The Weeknd loses his voice, cancels concert in California mid-performance
Canadian pop singer The Weeknd cut short a concert in California on Saturday after he lost his voice mid-performance.
After three songs at the SoFi stadium, the performer said he needed to cancel the show and told the audience they will be getting their money back.
6 September 2022, 05:40 AM
Gazi Mazharul Anwar receives guard of honour at Central Shaheed Minar
In the wake of Gazi Mazharul Anwar’s death, people from all walks of life paid homage to the legendary lyricist, film director and producer, when his body was brought to the Central Shaheed Minar in the country’s capital on Monday. The music maestro was also given a guard of honour.
5 September 2022, 07:22 AM
Artcell sent legal notice by former members
Two former members of Artcell, guitarist Ershad Zaman and lyricist Rumman Ahmed have sent a legal notice to three members of the band including vocalist George Lincoln D'Costa, guitarist Saef Al Nazi and drummer Kazi Sazzadul Asheqeen, for using their song without any consent.
4 September 2022, 15:11 PM
US Embassy Dhaka hosts hip-hop workshop
Starting from August 25, and running till September 1, the Embassy of the United States of America, in partnership with American Voices—a US cultural diplomacy organisation—hosted a delegation of four award-winning American hip-hop artists to lead a series of trainings for 54 up and coming Bangladeshi hip-hop stars.
2 September 2022, 06:16 AM
Coke Studio Bangla season 1 ends with 'Hey Samalo'
After releasing nine fusion songs since its launching in February of this year, season one of Coke Studio Bangla came to a conclusion with the launch of the latest song, "Hey Samalo."
2 September 2022, 06:11 AM
Canadian city honours AR Rahman by naming street after him
Oscar-winning international musician AR Rahman has penned an emotional statement on Twitter after Markham city in Canada named a street after him.
30 August 2022, 06:20 AM
Blackpink makes history at MTV Video Music Awards
Blackpink made history at MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs), with their member, Lisa, winning the ‘Best K-Pop’ award for her song “Lalisa”. The other K-Pop bands nominated were BTS for “Yet To Come”, Itzy for “Loco”, Seventeen for “Hot”, and many others.
29 August 2022, 06:42 AM
Nagar baul, Aurthohin, and Artcell to perform together
Music lovers are in for a thrilling ride, as three of the most popular bands: Nagar baul, Aurthohin, and Artcell are gearing up to rock the stage with their upcoming show “Headbangers Paradise 2” in September.
29 August 2022, 06:39 AM
Taylor Swift wins top MTV video award, announces new album
Taylor Swift won the top honor at MTV's annual Video Music Awards on Sunday for a 10-minute version of her 2012 breakup song "All Too Well" and made a surprise announcement of a new album coming in October.
29 August 2022, 05:23 AM
Habib back with new single
Renowned singer Habib Wahid released his new single "Deeprohor" on Thursday. The song was written by Mir Shariful Karim Srabon and composed, produced and arranged by Habib.
28 August 2022, 06:32 AM