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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 26th December 2025, 7:40 AM
Dhaka, Bangladesh – The year 2025 has been a year of mixed fortunes for the country’s music scene, with some notable breakthroughs in audio, film, and television music, alongside disappointments in live concert performances. While certain audio songs managed to create a stir among audiences, the overall audio music scene has struggled to gain traction. Top production houses remained largely absent from releasing new tracks, and once again, it was the film songs that dominated the conversation.
Despite this, a few select songs from television dramas and a handful of tracks from Coke Studio Bangla garnered attention and appreciation from listeners. However, the year has been marred by the cancellation and postponement of concerts across various regions of the country due to security concerns, leading to much disappointment among fans and musicians alike.
The year’s music highlights began with the release of a revamped version of the iconic song “Dama Dama Mast Qalandar” by the legendary singer Runa Laila, featured on Coke Studio Bangla. The song garnered massive attention even before its release, and upon its debut, it was warmly received by fans. Its energetic beat and nostalgic appeal made it one of the most talked-about songs of the year.
Following closely in popularity was “Mahajadu”, sung by Habib Wahid in collaboration with Tajikistani artist Mehrnigar Rustam. The song, written and composed by Baul Shah Khwaja Miya, was arranged in a fresh fusion style by Habib himself. This folk-inspired track captured the essence of traditional Bangladeshi music while embracing a contemporary twist, making it one of the standout songs of the year.
Another hit was “Long Distance Love”, a romantic number from Coke Studio featuring young artists Ankan Kumar and Sheik Mumtazina Mehjabin Afrin (better known as Modernotaku). The song, composed by musician Shubhendu Das Shubh, had a steady presence in listener’s playlists throughout the year.
One of the most successful tracks of 2025 was “Gulbahar”, written and composed by Ishan Majumder. Sung by Ishan and Shubhendu Das Shubh, the song released on Ishan’s YouTube channel in May and quickly amassed over 30 million views by the end of the year.
Other notable songs included Saif Johan’s “Kichu Manush More Jai Pochishe”, which received nearly two crore views since its release, and “Amar Bondhur O Bondu Ase”, sung by Parvez Khan, which crossed the 2 crore view mark. These tracks, along with several others, have managed to capture the hearts of the audience and maintained a strong presence on social media platforms.
Folk music also had its moment in the limelight, with songs like “Rager Mathay Koile Kichu Raikho Na” by Mariam Islam, written and composed by Pagol Mostak, becoming viral sensations. Released on Pagol Mostak’s YouTube channel in late July, the track garnered over 14 million views, thanks to its catchy folk melody and widespread popularity on platforms like TikTok and Facebook.
Other viral tracks included “Dui Chakkar Saikel” by Sanjida Remi, “Tui Amar Alta Churi Na”, and “Moyna” by Konal and Niloy. The latter, with lyrics by Asif Iqbal and music composed by Akash Sen, became a major hit and found its way into the hearts of listeners throughout the year.
2025 saw several memorable songs in Bangladeshi cinema, with “Chandmama” from Barbad topping the charts. Sung by Pritom Hasan and Aditi Rahman Dola, this song became a fan favourite due to its soothing melody and heartfelt lyrics. Other film songs that gained traction included “Mahamaya” from the same movie, sung by Mainul Ahsan Nobel, and “Lichur Baganey” from the film Tandab, which also enjoyed considerable popularity.
The “Kanya” song from the film Jin-3 also captured attention, with vocals by Imran and Konna, while “Bondhu Go Shono” from Jungli, composed by Prince Mahmud, earned praise from music critics and audiences alike.
Several television drama soundtracks stood out in 2025, particularly “Amar Dingulo Shob Hariye Jay Andhare” from the drama Hridoyer Kotha. Sung by Habib Wahid and Nancy, this emotionally charged song quickly garnered over 24 million views. Another notable track, “Jodi Mon Ta Kori Churi” from the drama Ashiki, sung by Kona and Sazib Das, also struck a chord with the audience, earning over 17 million views.
Meanwhile, “Eto Prem Eto Maya” from the drama Mon Duwari, sung by Rehan Rasul and Avantika Sithi, also found favour with audiences, highlighting the continued popularity of television music.
In contrast to the success of many recorded songs, 2025 proved to be a challenging year for live performances. A series of concert cancellations and postponements, often due to security concerns, disappointed fans across the country. Prominent concerts by artists like Atif Aslam and legendary Bangladeshi musician James were postponed in Dhaka, while other concerts were cancelled outright in various regions. The situation has also led to significant financial losses for musicians and event organisers, many of whom had already made extensive preparations for these performances.
Notably, several planned international performances by Bangladeshi musicians have also been cancelled, leaving both artists and their international fans disappointed.
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