Rapper Hannan Hossain Shimul, who recently released his rap about the quota reform movement, was arrested on July 25 by police officers. He was subsequently held on a two-day remand.
Renowned Bangladeshi singer Xefer Rahman has once again graced the music scene with her latest release, "Spicy," a collaboration with Bangladeshi-American musician Sanjoy Deb and pop singer Hazel Rose.
With the launch of the teaser of the song, titled “Spicy”, Xefer hints at a captivating, sultry, and enchanting narrative of the song.
Following the release of a teasing poster that left fans questioning the release date of the highly anticipated web-film "Last Defenders of Monogamy", Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has officially unveiled the date along with a first look at the official poster. This web-film is poised to premiere on the digital platform Chorki this Eid-ul-Fitr.
In the year 2023, there was a notable preference for Bangla songs amongst the audience, with several catchy ones gaining popularity. It is noteworthy that listeners actively engaged with and discussed Bengali songs, marking a significant accomplishment this year. There was a relatively lower release of new songs by production houses as their emphasis shifted towards drama production. Despite this, listeners continued to enjoy and appreciate the existing Bengali tracks.
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“It is laughable that people are citing a comment on Facebook as their ‘source’, ridiculous,” said Xefer over the phone. Rumours about the popular singer having an affair with anchor and comedian Rafsan Sabab are rampant on social media, following Rafsan’s recent divorce announcement with his wife.
Join us in reliving the captivating moments from this unforgettable night as we capture the sheer magic, infectious energy, and raw emotions that resonated through the songs at ICCB, Dhaka, just last night.
Xefer first broke into the scene with her soulful covers, capturing hearts with her deep melodic voice. Over the years, she not only continued her musical journey but also emerged as a style and youth icon.
"I think my songs used to be niche, but that has changed. In the last three years or so, I have changed, now different people from different places know me."
Last Sunday, the world witnessed one of the biggest celebrations in the music industry-the Grammy Awards. Grammy 2023 was a cornerstone for Bangladeshis in many ways as Dr Nashid Kamal and Armeen Musa's song "Jaago Piya", gained nomination for the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in the category of Best Global Music Album, as a part of Berklee Indian Ensemble's "Shuruaat".