Joy Shahriar added, "It's been a while since I've performed at the EMK Centre in a fully acoustic arrangement. I’m excited to debut some songs from my new album at this concert. I hope everyone will enjoy a delightful evening filled with music."
Acharya, a legend in Chattogram’s vibrant music scene, took his final breath at a hospital in Chattogram on Monday evening. His sister, fellow musician Geeta Acharya, confirmed the news, stating, “We admitted him in the morning after a brain haemorrhage, but he left us in the evening.” He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and a community that cherishes his music.
Taylor Swift has recently concluded her “Eras Tour” which generated over US $2 billion. The “Shake it Off” singer decided to give a special surprise for her cast and crew members by handing out US $197 million as bonuses to tour members on top of their regular salaries, according to People magazine.
The 18-foot-tall “Rupali Guitar,” located at Probortok Mour, was built by the Chattogram City Corporation as a tribute to Bachchu, whose band LRB brought him nationwide fame and earned him a special place in the hearts of Bangladeshis worldwide.
An amended lawsuit filed in federal court on Sunday alleges that rap mogul Jay-Z raped a 13-year-old girl along with Sean "Diddy" Combs during a party in 2000.
Recently, several Indian news outlets reported alleged "persecution" of minorities in Bangladesh. This misinformation has sparked protests in various parts of India, including West Bengal. In an unfortunate escalation, the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh in Agartala was attacked, with miscreants vandalising the premises and tearing down the Bangladeshi flag on Monday.
After 42 years with Iron Maiden, drummer Nicko McBrain is stepping away from touring, wrapping up his time with the band yesterday at a concert in Brazil.
The musician, renowned for his fluid, mellifluent solos and roaring riffs, was one of the core contributors to Artcell’s seminal albums “Onno Shomoy” and “Oniket Prantor”. After periodically releasing singles like “Fight Back”, “Shobdahoron”, and “Haranor Gaan”, he is now embarking on a new journey with his band EZ, composed of young and energetic musicians.
In his later years, Zafar retired from public life and lived in relative seclusion, supported by his children. He had been battling various age-related ailments and passed away at the age of 82. He is survived by one daughter and three sons.
Taylor Swift has reclaimed her spot at the top of Spotify’s Wrapped list for the year. On Wednesday, the music streaming platform unveiled its much-anticipated Wrapped feature, an annual summary highlighting user engagement and listening trends over the past year. According to Variety, Swift was crowned the most-streamed artiste on Spotify once again.
Seven years after his passing, his timeless compositions are still being brought to life, with the latest release, “Bhober Nodi”, adding to his enduring legacy.
Billboard, the renowned music charting platform, has officially crowned Beyoncé as the greatest pop icon of the 21st century. This announcement was made on Tuesday as part of the publication’s ongoing editorial series.
Listeners can now enjoy works by Rabindranath Tagore, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, Sukumar Ray, Satyajit Ray, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, among other famous local and international authors, through Shadhin Audiobooks.
The Oscars are currently in the throes of their selection process, narrowing down the global submissions. This year, 89 songs have made the cut, and among them is Iman’s track “Iti Maa” from the film “Putul,” directed by Indira Dhar Mukhopadhyay.
As the year draws to a close, Bangladesh’s music scene is buzzing with new releases and projects.
From BLACKPINK’s Rose to Stray Kids, TWICE, and SEVENTEEN’s THE 8, December promises to deliver a vibrant lineup of music to celebrate the holiday season and ring in the new year.
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was released from prison on Dec. 1 after completing a one-year sentence for speaking out against the Iranian regime, the Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency reported early on Monday.
Tapan Chowdhury, one of the most popular singers of Bangladesh known for songs such as "Tumi Amar Prothom Shokal," "Pathorer Prithibi," "E Kemon Porichoy" and more, has recently suffered a heart attack
