Popular Bangladeshi vocalists Nazmun Munira Nancy and Imran Mahmudul have reunited after a considerable gap to lend their voices together once again, rekindling a musical partnership that has long been admired by listeners. The duo has recorded a new duet for the upcoming film Shikar, titled “Dujon Mile Banchbo Ek Jibon”. The song, written by […]

Seventeen years have passed since the death of Michael Jackson, who died aged fifty just weeks before what was planned as a highly anticipated return to the stage. Footage from his final rehearsals continues to circulate widely, showing a performer still energetic, focused, and at ease in his craft. Between run-throughs, he is often seen […]

One of Bangladesh’s most influential progressive rock and heavy metal acts, Artcell, is set to continue its local concert activities without its longtime frontman and founding member George Lincoln D’Costa, who is currently based in Canada due to personal commitments. The band has confirmed that former Bay of Bengal vocalist Bakhtiar Hossain will step in […]

Popular Bangladeshi musician Habib Wahid has expressed surprise and delight after discovering that one of his songs was used in an official diplomatic video shared on Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s verified page. The video, which highlighted the recent visit involving Bangladesh’s political leader Tarique Rahman, featured Wahid’s well-known track “Mohajadu” as its background score. […]

After a long hiatus, the celebrated Bangladeshi pop singer Mila has reunited with acclaimed music composer and producer Fuad Al Muqtadir, rekindling one of the most recognisable collaborations in contemporary South Asian pop music. Their new joint single, “Kandari Chol”, is set for release tomorrow, marking a nostalgic yet forward-looking return for the duo whose […]

The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka marked the conclusion of a vibrant two-day World Music Day festival on 22 June, bringing together a diverse array of musical traditions, distinguished guests, and a large audience of culture enthusiasts. The closing day featured an eclectic programme of performances that celebrated both the country’s rich folk heritage and […]