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‘The Capital’ concert to bring top 10 bands to one stage

Winter tends to mark the arrival of the concert season, with November and December bringing a host of live music events both in Dhaka and beyond. This year is no different, as a concert titled “The Capital” is set to light up the stage on November 15, showcasing performances by 10 bands from around the country.

12 bands to perform at ‘Swadhin Bangla Betar’ concert in Dhaka

A major concert is set to electrify Dhaka this weekend, showcasing a stellar lineup of the nation’s top bands, including Carnival, Meghdol, and Shironamhin, among others. 

Israel-Gaza conflict / When the guitar weeps for a nation: Bangladeshi musicians unite to aid Gaza

“I don’t know how else we can help a nation that is repeatedly being wronged other than through our art,” said Ahmed Hasan Sunny, a rising star in the music industry. “We’ve remained an audience, helpless after seeing bombs dropped on civilians, hospitals and innocent children in Gaza. We decided to do something about it.” The young artiste took the challenge to organise a concert in support of Gaza’s hand-in-hand with artist Morshed Mishu, who was already planning to make graffiti to speak up for the oppressed people of Gaza.

Bands dazzled at 'Rockmelo' on Friday

The concert was a joyful mix of youth, music, and enjoyment as visitors swayed and danced with the performances on stage.

How to better connect Padma Bridge with south, southwestern Bangladesh

Improving road and railway connectivity is crucial for reaping the benefits of Padma Bridge.

Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway: Higher toll proposed, collection from July 1

Even before implementing the toll rate previously fixed for Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway, the government is planning to increase it, a move that will push up transport costs.

Commuters suffer for lack of transport on Savar highways

The number of homebound people on Dhaka-Aricha and Nabinagar-Chandra highways in Savar increased this noon. However, the number of vehicles did not.

Dhaka-Tangail highway sees 40km tailback

There was a 40km-long tailback on Dhaka-Tangail highway yesterday due to ongoing road expansion work, traffic bottlenecks, poor road condition, and high number of vehicles during the weekend.

Eid holiday: Pressure on highways increases

The increasing pressure of a huge number of vehicles carrying Eid holidaymakers creates havoc on Shimulia-Kawrakandi route in Munshiganj and Dhaka-Tangail highway.

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

‘The Capital’ concert to bring top 10 bands to one stage

Winter tends to mark the arrival of the concert season, with November and December bringing a host of live music events both in Dhaka and beyond. This year is no different, as a concert titled “The Capital” is set to light up the stage on November 15, showcasing performances by 10 bands from around the country.

September 2, 2024
September 2, 2024

12 bands to perform at ‘Swadhin Bangla Betar’ concert in Dhaka

A major concert is set to electrify Dhaka this weekend, showcasing a stellar lineup of the nation’s top bands, including Carnival, Meghdol, and Shironamhin, among others. 

November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023

When the guitar weeps for a nation: Bangladeshi musicians unite to aid Gaza

“I don’t know how else we can help a nation that is repeatedly being wronged other than through our art,” said Ahmed Hasan Sunny, a rising star in the music industry. “We’ve remained an audience, helpless after seeing bombs dropped on civilians, hospitals and innocent children in Gaza. We decided to do something about it.” The young artiste took the challenge to organise a concert in support of Gaza’s hand-in-hand with artist Morshed Mishu, who was already planning to make graffiti to speak up for the oppressed people of Gaza.

July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023

Bands dazzled at 'Rockmelo' on Friday

The concert was a joyful mix of youth, music, and enjoyment as visitors swayed and danced with the performances on stage.

August 28, 2022
August 28, 2022

How to better connect Padma Bridge with south, southwestern Bangladesh

Improving road and railway connectivity is crucial for reaping the benefits of Padma Bridge.

May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022

Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway: Higher toll proposed, collection from July 1

Even before implementing the toll rate previously fixed for Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway, the government is planning to increase it, a move that will push up transport costs.

April 30, 2022
April 30, 2022

Commuters suffer for lack of transport on Savar highways

The number of homebound people on Dhaka-Aricha and Nabinagar-Chandra highways in Savar increased this noon. However, the number of vehicles did not.

December 17, 2017
December 17, 2017

Dhaka-Tangail highway sees 40km tailback

There was a 40km-long tailback on Dhaka-Tangail highway yesterday due to ongoing road expansion work, traffic bottlenecks, poor road condition, and high number of vehicles during the weekend.

September 1, 2017
September 1, 2017

Eid holiday: Pressure on highways increases

The increasing pressure of a huge number of vehicles carrying Eid holidaymakers creates havoc on Shimulia-Kawrakandi route in Munshiganj and Dhaka-Tangail highway.

March 10, 2016
March 10, 2016

10km tailback on Dhaka-Ctg highway

A head-on collision between a truck and a covered van in Comilla has triggered a 10 kilometre long tailback on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway.