Noted musician Maqsoodul Haque, from the band Maqsood O Dhaka, lent his voice to a new song "Shatey-Panchey" composed by renowned music director and lyricist Prince Mahmud. The last collaboration between Prince and Maqsood took place over 26 years ago—when the album "Khawma" was released in 1996. The album was a compilation of tracks from different bands and is still considered as the 'best-mixed' band album of the 90s.

Eminent Indian classical singer and musician Ustad Rashid Khan is all set to perform in the upcoming second season of the popular musical show Coke Studio Bangla.

The biggest names in pop and hip-hop came together at "The Hype Festival" on July 1 (Friday) at ICCB’s Nabaratri Hall. Mila, Hridoy Khan, Jalali Set, Xefer, Imran Mahmudul, Muza, Tashfee, Mithun Chakra and Black Zang entertained a passionate crowd, which showed up to support their favourite artistes.

The South Korean Embassy in Dhaka Saturday announced the winners of the K-pop contests in Dhaka.

In a venue full of thousands of supporters at Chattogram recently, progressive rock band Artcell announced that they will finally release their third album, titled “Otritio”.

On June 25, BTS member J-Hope announced on Weverse that he will be releasing his debut solo album “Jack in the Box”, on July 15. J-Hope is the first member of BTS to announce a solo album after the group’s decision to take a short break to focus on solo projects and individual interests.

J-Hope is currently the most likely become the first member of BTS to unveil their solo album. Titled “Jack in The Box”, there is a lot of hype around the album amongst fans at the moment. To treat his fans, the singer released a pre-release single titled “MORE”.

After facing brutal levels of criticism for his comments against KK, Indian singer Rupankar Bagchi has once again stirred up controversy. The singer has been accused of stealing a song from rising artiste Manorama Ghoshal. After KK's death, a musical programme was arranged on May 31. On that same day, Rupankar took to a Facebook live, mocking the deceased icon saying, "Who is KK man?"

Avril Lavigne is one of those celebrities who does not seem to age. After 7 studio albums, a two-decade career and several accolades, the “When You’re Gone” singer recreated the cover photo of her iconic debut album “Let Go”, in New York City.

Nazmun Munira Nancy, one of Bangladesh’s popular pop singers, just became mother to a baby girl a private hospital in Dhaka on Wednesday. Both mother and daughter are healthy. The news was stated in a press release sent by the Managing Director of Universal Medical College Hospital in the capital.

"My bus ticket was done and I was all packed to leave for Khulna with my friends, this afternoon. But I cancelled everything as I came across a Facebook post for this event only an hour before leaving for the bus terminal." This was the story shared by Rakibul Hasan, a music enthusiast and student of Stamford University, who cancelled all of his plans to come and show support at “Bornattoder Jonno Concert” an event organized by Dhaka University (DU) students to raise funds for flood victims in Sylhet and Sunamganj. Not only Rakibul, but thousands of music lovers and social activists, from different walks of life gathered at TSC, University of Dhaka on Monday and Tuesday to enjoy some amazing performances and express their solidarity for the cause.

The biggest names in hiphop and pop will be performing at “The Hype Festival” on July 1 at ICCB. The line-up consists of Mila, Hridoy Khan, Jalali Set, Xefer, Imran Mahmudul, Tashfee, Mithun Chakra and Black Zang.

Kim Taehyung, of BTS fame, more popularly known as V has beaten Paul Rudd, Robert Pattinson and Hrithik Roshan to be crowned the “Most Handsome Man” as reported by Techno Sports Magazine.

Rahul Dev Burman was born on June 27, 1939, to revered musicians Sachin Dev Burman and Meera Dev Barman. Both father and son revolutionised the Indian film music industry, composing several hit songs that would touch the hearts and souls of millions. R D Burman, nicknamed Pancham, started composing music from an early age. He wrote his first song “Aye Meri Topi Palat Ke Aa” at the tender age of nine. This song was later used by his father in the 1956 movie “Funtoosh”.

Sonu Nigam had assured that he will perform in Kolkata as per schedule, despite criticisms surrounding the arrangement of live shows in Kolkata, especially after KK’s death on May 31.

Today, two concerts will be taking place in Dhaka, both of which have been organised with the intent to raise funds for the flood victims in Sylhet and Sunamganj.

Hailing from a family of artistes, Fahmida has won many prestigious awards for her music, including the National Film Award. The singer recently performed in “Amrao Pari”, the Padma Bridge theme song, alongside many other noted musicians in the country. We caught up with the veteran musician to know more about her perceptions on the current scenario in the music industry, and her upcoming projects.

Folk fusion band Chirkutt became the 100th passenger to travel the biggest bridge in our country, the Padma Bridge.

The Franco-Bangla Friendship Festival, which aims to celebrate the diplomatic relations between France and Bangladesh, will feature one of Bangladesh’s best band, Shironamhin.

A bunch of desk banging, music-loving ninth graders at Nalonda had the crazy idea of starting a band. None of them could play anything other than a desk – that is how it all began. It has been more than eight years since then, and Chitropot has composed multiple originals including “Ekhane Somoy Katena”, “Brishti Tumi” and “Jabo Megher Deshe”. The band frequently plays live shows and radio broadcasts.