Amid swirling speculation regarding her second pregnancy, Dhallywood actress Shabnom Bubli attended the inauguration of a showroom in Dhaka yesterday, Friday, 6 February, and took the opportunity to laud superstar Shakib Khan. She described the veteran actor as both a guardian and a source of inspiration for the Bangladeshi film industry. Speaking highly of Shakib […]

Seven years after his passing, the immortal voice and guitar virtuoso of Bangladesh’s band music, Ayub Bachchu, has been posthumously awarded the prestigious Ekushey Padak in 2026. Bachchu, who passed away unexpectedly on 18 October 2018, received this highest civilian honour in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the nation’s musical heritage. Far more than […]

The bustling streets of Dhaka and the salt-sprayed air of Chattogram have long been the twin backdrops for one of Bangladesh’s most influential creative minds. Shahid Mahmud Jangi, born on 6 February 1956, celebrates his birthday today—a milestone for a man whose verses have transcended mere “lyrics” to become the very philosophy of life for […]

For the first time in Bangladesh’s history, a band is set to receive the prestigious Ekushey Padak, the nation’s second-highest civilian award. The accolade for 2026 will be conferred upon Warfaze, the pioneering band widely regarded as the flagbearer of Bengali heavy metal and hard rock. Reacting to the announcement, Sheikh Monirul Alam Tipu, Warfaze’s […]

Renowned singer Subir Nandi, who passed away in Singapore in 2020 while undergoing medical treatment, continues to enchant listeners even years after his death. Despite half a decade having passed, several of his recordings remain unreleased, preserving a treasure trove of his inimitable voice. Before his untimely demise, Nandi lent his vocals to a total […]

Shabnam Bubly, one of Bangladesh’s most talked-about actresses, has recently become the centre of widespread speculation in both media and social networks, particularly concerning her personal life and overseas travels. In a candid appearance at a grand brand launch event, Bubly spoke directly to journalists, emphasising the importance of discretion and respect when discussing private […]