Recently, Ankan has been making waves with “Long Distance Love,” composed by Shuvendu Das Shuvo, with lyrics co-written by Pragata Naoha and Ankan himself. The song resonated deeply with listeners who related to the pain of separation. “Some loved it, while others didn’t. But what I cherished most was that people began sharing their own love stories in my comment section,” he said.

Assamese singer was beloved across South Asia for his Bollywood hit

Only weeks ago, another of his songs, “Tumi Masti Korbe Jani”, went viral after a live concert, a cheeky satire aimed at three stalwarts of West Bengal politics.

The special track, recorded in the voice of Shovan Ganguly, features Pallabi and Debraj as models in the music video, which has been directed by Niladri.

Pakistani hip-hop sensations Talha Anjum and Talha Yunus are coming to Dhaka for the first time to perform at a concert scheduled for the third week of October. The event is being organised by Rishka Connect and Dhaka Broadcast, the organisers confirmed to Prothom Alo.

Frank Sinatra’s 1955 classic “In the Wee Small Hours” will be reissued on November 14 as part of Blue Note’s “Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Series”, marking seven decades since its original release. Widely described as Sinatra’s “melancholy masterpiece,” the record was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1984 and is celebrated as one of the first true concept albums in popular music.

The birthplace of legendary composer and singer Sachin Dev Burman—universally remembered as S D Burman—is set to be preserved as a music museum in Cumilla, under a new government initiative.

Popular Bangladeshi rock band Aurthohin is set to release its long-awaited album “Phoenix-er Diary 2” this October, three years after the release of “Phoenix-er Diary”. The announcement was made through a motion poster on Facebook, where a fiery phoenix symbolised the theme of resilience and rebirth.

Ahrar Masud Diep, the vocalist of Calypso, Rustoff, and Eclipse, passed away yesterday. He was also part of Drockstars 2007, where he performed with his band Eclipse.

EA SPORTS has revealed the official soundtrack for “FC 26”, highlighting a dynamic mix of international stars and rising talent. The line-up features Bangladeshi-origin singers Mumzy Stranger and Muza with their track “Ki Kori”, alongside UK-born Bangladeshi artiste Joy Crookes, returning with “Fade Your Heart”. 

Legendary Lalon singer Farida Parveen passed away on Saturday (September 13) night after a prolonged illness. She died at 10:15pm while undergoing treatment in a private medical college hospital in Dhaka. On Sunday (September 14) noon, people from all walks of life paid their respects at the Central Shaheed Minar. At the tribute, her husband, noted flautist Gazi Abdul Hakim, said, “An artiste like Farida Parveen is born once in a hundred years.”

The entirety of Bangladesh’s entertainment industry was grief-stricken after losing this legendary singer to kidney complications.

Legendary singer Farida Parveen passed away on Saturday while undergoing treatment at Universal Medical College Hospital in Dhaka. She was 70.

The artiste had long been battling kidney complications. In recent months, her condition worsened, requiring dialysis twice a week

Xscape has officially stepped into the spotlight with the release of their debut track “Eka”, part of the upcoming album “Lukono Bhalobashar Khoje”. The song dropped on YouTube this week, marking a major milestone for the rising band.

Before the era of cassettes and CDs, vinyl records—often called long play (LP) records—were one of the most popular mediums for listening to music. Recently, vinyl has been making a global comeback, with celebrated artists and bands re-releasing timeless hits in the classic format. Following this trend, Bangladesh’s legendary rock band Obscure is stepping into the vinyl era with their new album “Reincarnation”.

British virtual band Gorillaz has unveiled plans for its ninth studio album, “The Mountain”, set for release on March 20, 2026, under its new label KONG. The animated group, created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, revealed that parts of the album were recorded across India—in Mumbai, Delhi, Rajasthan and Varanasi—giving the project a distinct South Asian influence.

Celebrated Lalon singer Farida Parveen remains on life support, with doctors confirming that she is not fit to be moved abroad for advanced treatment.

Owned band has announced the launch of a website dedicated to its late vocalist AK Ratul, who passed away on July 27 following a cardiac arrest.

Back when cassettes were still a part of everyday life, my dad had a drawer overflowing with cassettes by Souls and Renaissance. I’d often hum along to songs like “Mon Shudhu Mon Chhuyechhey”, “Bhalo Lagey Jotsna Ratey”, and “O Nodire Tui Jaas Kothaire.” The melodies and lyrics felt magical, and I remember wishing to someday meet the person behind these songs.