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Ashes set to release two albums this Eid
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A match made in music: Putul and Reza’s story
The couple recently visited The Daily Star, complementing each other in coordinated outfits. Between interviews and photographs, they could not stop capturing moments of one another on their phones. Married for four years, they describe themselves as best friends who respect each other’s personal space while nurturing their shared world. Although deeply in love, they affectionately address each other using tui, a term that might sound a bit strange to others, but feels natural to them.
10 October 2025, 18:00 PM
After Zubeen Garg’s drowning in Singapore, Assam demands answers
The 52-year-old singer-composer — the first true rockstar of Assam — drowned in the sea near Singapore’s St John’s Island last month. He had travelled there to perform at a concert scheduled for September 20. A day before, he went on a yacht trip — a decision that would end in tragedy.
10 October 2025, 09:10 AM
Artcell fans rejoice as band releases new EP
Renowned rock band Artcell is set to drop a series of new tracks this month. The extended play titled “Chaturthangsha”, as per their announcement will consist of four new tracks.
10 October 2025, 09:04 AM
Lalbagh Fort comes alive in Allauddin Khan tribute
Against the backdrop of illuminated arches and intricate stonework, the evening unfolded as a rare dialogue between music and memory—where the enduring legacy of Allauddin Khan found new resonance within Dhaka’s most iconic monument.
9 October 2025, 08:33 AM
Drik stands by Palestine on the two-year anniversary of its occupation
In what is now regarded as the deadliest zone for journalists, nearly 300 journalists and media workers have been killed since October 7, Bangladeshi writer and photojournalist Shahidul Alam and activist-health expert Ruhi Akhter set sail with the flotilla to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip. According to the latest reports, Shahidul Alam and fellow activists were detained after entering the red zone, approximately 220 km off Gaza’s coast.
8 October 2025, 13:29 PM
‘Long Distance Love’ by Coke Studio Bangla tops Spotify India chart
In a groundbreaking moment for Bangladeshi music, “Long Distance Love” from Coke Studio Bangla has taken the No. 1 spot on Spotify’s Top Viral Songs India chart — holding its position for the second consecutive week.
8 October 2025, 06:56 AM
Baba Allauddin Khan and the making of a musical lineage
He aspired after Hindu-Muslim unity and a healthy synthesis of all faiths and creeds.
8 October 2025, 02:00 AM
Aurthohin’s new album dedicated to A K Ratul
Celebrated Bangladeshi rock band Aurthohin officially announced the release of its much-anticipated album “Phoenixer Diary 2” at a press conference held today at Skyfall Rooftop Restaurant in Mohakhali, Dhaka. The event was organised by Cool Exposure.
7 October 2025, 10:40 AM
Ministry of Cultural Affairs to celebrate Ustad Allauddin Khan at Lalbagh Fort
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs, in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, will organise a classical music evening on October 8, 2025, at 7 pm at the historic Lalbagh Fort in Old Dhaka.
7 October 2025, 07:21 AM
Taylor Swift drops eight new acoustic tracks from ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Taylor Swift has announced eight new acoustic tracks from her latest studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”, released on October 3. The original album featured 12 songs, including “Opalite”, “Wood”, “Elizabeth Taylor”, and “Actually Romantic”.
6 October 2025, 05:59 AM
Miles to pay tribute to Shafin Ahmed in Australia concerts
Legendary Bangladeshi band “Miles”, known for defining generations of rock and pop music, is set to embark on an Australia tour this month — one filled with emotion and nostalgia. The concerts will serve as a special tribute to the late Shafin Ahmed, one of the band’s founding pillars.
6 October 2025, 05:49 AM
‘I want to leave the stage with love’: Tahsan Khan
Last Sunday evening, he attended a technology-based event in the capital, where he performed a few songs as the brand ambassador of the organising company. The performance sparked questions among fans.Is this Tahsan’s final appearance on stage?
6 October 2025, 05:46 AM
When loyalty becomes a shield: Taylor Swift and the cult of approval
Is Taylor Swift incapable of making a bad album? Well, The Rolling Stones certainly thinks so. The last two albums they gave a 4.5 rating to “Evermore” and “Folklore” and every single album that followed afterwards got a perfect score of 5 out of 5.
5 October 2025, 11:35 AM
Film of Manna Dey’s ‘Coffee House’ set to roll in October
A film inspired by the timeless Manna Dey classic “Coffee House” is heading to the big screen, with shooting scheduled to begin on October 7. The production will take place across scenic locations in North Bengal and Kolkata.
5 October 2025, 07:02 AM
Balam performs with Warfaze in Canada
After eight years with “Warfaze”, Balam left the band in 2007 to focus on his solo career. This year, the iconic band marked its 40th anniversary with a world tour that brought them to Canada — where fans were treated to a surprise reunion with their former vocalist and guitarist.
3 October 2025, 05:32 AM
Aurthohin announces ‘Phoenix’s Diary 2’ and US tour
Frontman Saidus Salehin Khaled Sumon — affectionately known to fans as BassBaba — has, in recent years, managed a fraught period of illness that interrupted Aurthohin’s public schedule.
3 October 2025, 05:18 AM
Fahmida Nabi set to release three new songs
Renowned singer Fahmida Nabi is gearing up to release three new songs, with recordings and video productions already underway.
2 October 2025, 05:27 AM
Bangladesh’s rock icon James celebrates his birthday today
To some, he is “Guru”, to others the “Nagar Baul”. But whatever the label, rock legend James shrugs it off with his signature nonchalance. With a guitar in hand, he often tells fans, “Tomraai amar jaan, tomraai amar praan” [“You are my life, you are my soul”]. That simple honesty is what makes him so beloved.
2 October 2025, 04:28 AM
Tilottoma revives ‘Mahanayak’s Song’ for Durga Puja celebration
To mark this year’s Durga Puja, singer Tahsin Farzana Tilottoma, daughter of the legendary Bangladeshi actor Bulbul Ahmed, has lent her voice to a special remake of the classic track “Janam Janam Dhore Prem Piyasi”. The song, originally from “Devdas”—based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s timeless novel and featuring Bulbul Ahmed—has been released as part of “Mahanayoker Gaan” Season 2, presented by Seylon Tea.
1 October 2025, 05:01 AM
Def Leppard to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame this october
Legendary rock band Def Leppard will be honoured with the 2,825th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, October 9, at 11:30 a.m. PT. The ceremony will feature guest speakers Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Resnikoff, president and CEO of Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), and will be hosted by Sirius XM radio personality Bob Buchmann.
30 September 2025, 06:47 AM