There are certain images in Bangladeshi cinema that remain etched in collective memory. One such scene shows a young man, guitar in hand, singing softly: “My heart will not listen, nothing feels right / Who plays the flute, why does my soul ache so?” Beside him sits a mesmerised Suborna Mustafa, while Rashedul Islam Asad […]

Bangladesh’s rich and colourful band music history has been shaped by countless iconic songs, many of which bear the creative imprint of lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi and composer Fouad Naser Babu. This year, the two veteran musicians have embarked on an unprecedented and ambitious project. For Bangladesh Television’s special programme, “Band Festival 2025”, they have […]

The year 2000 was remarkable for music enthusiasts in Bangladesh, not only because it witnessed three Eids, including two Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, but also because one of these Eids—on 28 December 2000—marked the release of a landmark album in Bangladeshi music history: Prem Tumi Ki? by Ayub Bachchu. At a time when band music was surging […]

Bollywood’s dancing sensation, Nora Fatehi, is once again at the centre of public speculation—this time concerning her personal life. Rumours are circulating that the glamorous star may be romantically involved with a professional footballer, and insiders suggest that she has reportedly gone on multiple dates with him. The chatter began after a recent social media […]

Justin Bieber’s rise from a YouTube prodigy to one of the most dominant pop stars of the 21st century is a modern music fairytale underpinned by remarkable consistency. Discovered at the age of just 13 by talent manager Scooter Braun, the Canadian singer’s homemade cover videos quickly caught the attention of millions online—and soon after, […]

On Friday, the much-anticipated concert of the renowned urban folk musician James in Faridpur was abruptly cancelled. The performance, scheduled as part of Faridpur Zilla School’s 185th anniversary and alumni reunion celebrations, was disrupted due to a violent incident involving external visitors who hurled bricks, forcing organisers to call off the event. James has publicly […]

South Korean boy band Seventeen has claimed the number one spot on the 2025 Billboard K-Pop Artist 100 chart, according to a recent report by The Korea Herald. The ranking, officially released by Billboard in the United States on 23 December, marks a remarkable milestone in the band’s decade-long career. Impressively, all 13 members of […]