In a landmark move to modernise Bangladesh’s premier cultural institution, the Advisory Council has officially approved the “Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (Revised) Ordinance 2025.” Presided over by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday, 8 January 2026, the session formalised a structural expansion designed to make the Academy more dynamic, inclusive, and attuned to contemporary artistic […]

Renowned musician Sheikh Ishtiaq, the lead vocalist of the popular band Shironamhin, has tied the knot with Marina Hossain in a private yet celebratory ceremony held in Dhaka last Saturday. This morning, Ishtiaq shared photographs from the wedding on social media, writing: “Yesterday, we began a new journey together. Please pray for us—that Allah fills […]

Sheikh Ishtiaq, the charismatic vocalist of Bangladesh’s acclaimed band Shironamhin, has embarked on a new and joyous chapter of his life, stepping confidently into married life. On Saturday, 10 January 2026, the wedding ceremony was held at a private resort in Dhaka’s 300 Feet area, attended by close family and friends. The event combined intimacy […]

Tahsan Khan, one of Bangladesh’s most recognisable singer-actors, has publicly addressed persistent rumours surrounding his personal life, confirming that he and his wife have been living apart for several months. The clarification comes after a period of intense speculation and misleading reports, particularly those linked to their wedding anniversary, which prompted the artist to break […]

The Bangladesh cricket fraternity has been plunged into renewed controversy after a provocative comment was made against former national captain Tamim Iqbal by a director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The statement has not only drawn widespread social and national criticism but has also intensified debates over Bangladesh’s decision to refrain from participating in […]

Popular Bangladeshi singer and actor Tahsan Khan has once again found himself at the centre of public attention, this time for his personal life. At the beginning of last year, he made headlines by marrying Roza Ahmed, a professional makeup artist, following just four months of acquaintance. The union was widely covered in the media, […]

In the annals of South Asian music and cultural history, few moments resonate as profoundly as the extraordinary event of 24 February 1998 in Pakistan, where the legendary singer and actress Runa Laila shared a stage with both her current and former husbands. Runa Laila, celebrated across the subcontinent for her soulful voice, has mesmerised […]

Yesterday evening, Dhaka’s Chhayanaut Auditorium witnessed the grand inauguration of the two-day Shuddha Sangeet Utsav 1432, a classical music festival held in memory of the legendary maestro Ustad Alauddin Khan. The festival opened with a melodious rendition of the national anthem, setting a deeply evocative and celebratory tone that resonated with the audience’s hearts. The […]