I revealed the untold stories of my life in this book: Kumar Bishwajit

Kumar Bishwajit, a man born for music, has inspired many upcoming singers in his long career.
19 January 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Naach Moyuri Naach’ reaches 10 million views in one day

The sizzling music video of  Luipa’s “Naach Moyuri Naach”, featuring Indian actress Nusrat Jahan, broke all records on Facebook by reaching 10 million views in a single day.
17 January 2022, 13:27 PM

Art of Heaven’s ‘Kritodash’ aims at the shackles of modern-day slavery

Bangladeshi experimental rock band ‘Art of Heaven’ recently released the title track of their first album, “Kritodash.”
15 January 2022, 12:02 PM

‘Coke Studio' finally in Bangladesh?

It is rumoured that celebrated musical franchise Coke Studio has finally extended its hands towards Bangladesh. The Bangladeshi contingent is said to be named “Coke Studio Bangla”.
14 January 2022, 14:59 PM

Lata Mangeshkar still in ICU, will continue to be under observation for 10 to 12 days

Renowned Indian playback singer Lata Mangeshkar was hospitalised after contracting Covid-19.
12 January 2022, 09:04 AM

Lata Mangeshkar admitted to ICU after testing positive for Covid-19

Renowned Indian playback singer Lata Mangeshkar was admitted in a hospital in Mumbai after she tested positive for Covid-19, as per reports.
11 January 2022, 07:38 AM

Echoes finally resonate in your Attic

Formed in 2012, Attic is one of the forerunners of the new ‘indie’ generation of Bangladeshi band music. The rising stars released their debut album, titled after their most well-known song, “Echoes in your Attic”, which is available for purchase digitally.
9 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Back on stage back on track

The last couple of winters were arguably incomplete without stage shows and live performances, as the world suffered from the effects of the pandemic.
7 January 2022, 18:00 PM

A R Rahman turns 55, daughter Khatija gets engaged ahead of birthday

Oscar-winning Indian music composer A R Rahman turns 55 today. Ahead of his birthday, his eldest daughter, Khatija, got engaged to audio engineer Riyasdeen Shaik Mohamed on December 29. 
6 January 2022, 12:55 PM

Grammys postpone ceremony, citing omicron variant risks

The Grammy Awards were postponed Wednesday weeks before the planned Los Angeles ceremony over what organizers called “too many risks” from the omicron variant, signaling what could be the start of another year of pandemic upheaval for awards season.
6 January 2022, 04:46 AM

Two-day long ‘Nazrul Utsav’ to take place in February

A two-day gala event commemorating the work of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam is to be held on February 11-12 at the capital’s Gulshan Society Lake Park. 
5 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Sonu Nigam tests positive for Covid-19

Popular Indian playback singer Sonu Nigam, on January 4, announced on social media that he has tested positive for Covid-19, along with his wife, son, and sister-in-law.
5 January 2022, 04:11 AM

Random Origin: An experimental rock band to look out for

Random Origin released “Shikor”, their first album, on December 17, 2021, featuring seven songs, and produced under the label of G-Series. 
4 January 2022, 10:00 AM

Musical reality show ‘Young Star’ to air special episode today

Arranged by RTV and presented by Danish, musical reality show ‘Young Star’ will air their special episode featuring songs by five major poets of Bengal- the “Pancho Kobi”.
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM

‘The importance of sound design cannot be overstated’

Playing with onomatopoeic elements on the screen, sound designer and engineer Arafat Kirty’s latest hits “Networker Baire”, “Tithir Osukh” and “Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi”, among others, have been a treat to the ears for the audience.
2 January 2022, 11:55 AM

Chamok Hasan’s ‘Ei Mayabi Chander Raate’ features Jisshu Sengupta

Along with his engaging educational videos on math and science, Chamok Hasan’s music, along with Feroza Binte Omar Bonhi, has garnered a prominent fan base on social media. A recent rendition of their popular song, “Ei Mayabi Chander Raate”, picturised on Kolkata-based actor Jisshu Sengupta, took social media by storm upon release.
2 January 2022, 09:54 AM

Shironamhin to celebrate silver jubilee with Mumbai’s symphony orchestra

Popular band Shironamhin is all set to celebrate their silver jubilee with concerts across the country this year.
2 January 2022, 07:55 AM

Prince Mahmud and Tanzir Tuhin come together for “Anagoto”

Prince Mahmud‘s new song, “Anagoto”, featuring Tanzir Tuhin, was released under the banner of G Series, on New Year’s Eve. The number has been written by Samuel Haque, and Sajid Sarker has done the music arrangement of the track.
1 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Biggest celebrity weddings of 2021

After over a year of almost no social ceremonies for the pandemic, things in the entertainment industry began to perk up as celebrities around the globe tied the knot.
31 December 2021, 11:29 AM

Gone but not forgotten: Stars we lost in 2021

As we approach the New Year, The Daily Star takes a moment to mourn the stars we lost in 2021.
31 December 2021, 10:49 AM