Dutt said he believed in democracy and the Constitution and praised the students for raising their concerns through what he described as democratic, constitutional and non-violent means.

Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, who returned to Dhaka ahead of his concert, attended a press conference yesterday, where he spoke about his admiration for Bangladeshi music legend Runa Laila and expressed his hope for a future collaboration between Coke Studio Pakistan and Coke Studio Bangla.

Looking back on her long career, she added, “I have performed at countless venues at home and abroad over the past 62 years, singing in Bangla, Hindi and Urdu. Yet it has taken me 62 years to perform at my own country’s Shilpakala Academy.”

Singer Anusheh Anadil, whose renditions of songs such as "Tomar Ghore" and "Ghate Lagiya Dinga" made her one of the most recognisable voices in Bangladeshi folk fusion, quietly disappeared from the music scene at the peak of her career.

Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has arrived in Dhaka ahead of the “Shah Cement Presents Main Stage Show Featuring Atif Aslam”, putting an end to days of speculation surrounding the much-anticipated concert. The artiste landed in the capital on July 22 and today attended his first-ever press conference in Bangladesh, where he interacted with members of the local media ahead of the show.

Global music company Warner Music Group (WMG) has expressed interest in collaborating with Bangladeshi band Chirkutt, marking what the band describes as the first time the company has formally engaged with music from Bangladesh.

Ziaul Faruq Apurba is all set to showcase another side of his artistic talent as he prepares for a solo concert in the United States.

Singer-songwriter Bappa Mazumder, whose career has spanned more than three decades, will be honoured at a special musical evening titled “Celebrating Bappa Mazumder”, to be held tomorrow (July 24) at Jatrabiroti in Banani.

James is expected to perform his most celebrated songs, offering audiences a memorable musical evening. 

After taking a break from acting and announcing that he would no longer release new music, singer-actor Tahsan Khan is set to return to the screen as the host of “Voice of Bangladesh”, the national selection competition for “Eurovision Song Contest Asia”.

According to Pinkvilla, Vishesh Bhatt has positioned “Yeh Awarapan” as the emotional centrepiece of the sequel, with the song reflecting the inner world of the film’s protagonist, Shivam Pandit.

After being postponed at the last minute, Indian singer-songwriter and composer Anupam Roy is finally set to perform in Dhaka. The much-anticipated concert, titled “One True Sound”, will now take place on August 1 at the United Convention Centre in Dhaka.

An old shoulder bag hangs from her side. Her faded clothes bear the marks of years on the road, and dust clings to her feet. Whether in the alleys of Faridpur town, at shrines, along the riverbank or at cultural events, 65-year-old Laili Begum blends in effortlessly.

Popular Indian singer-songwriter Anjan Dutt has performed in Bangladesh several times over the years, drawing large crowds of admirers on each visit. Although the veteran musician will not be present this time, Bangladeshi audiences will celebrate his music at a tribute concert titled “Ekdin Brishtite Bikele…”, scheduled to take place on July 31 at Butternote Café in Banani.

BTS delivered a dazzling performance at the first-ever halftime show of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, drawing widespread acclaim from fans around the globe and adding yet another milestone to the group's remarkable international journey.

Her contributions extended beyond acting. Kabori also ventured into filmmaking, making her directorial debut with “Ayna”. She later directed “Ei Tumi Shei Tumi”, for which she also wrote the story, screenplay and dialogue. Although the film remains unreleased, it stands as a testament to her creative ambitions beyond the screen.

When Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman shared their rendition of "Saanwariya Saanwariya" from the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Swades" on his Instagram Story, it was a moment that left musicians Sanzida Mahmood Nandita and Shuvendu Das Shuvo both stunned and deeply inspired.

Sanjoy Deb, who recently shared the stage with Bollywood star Nora Fatehi at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Canada, has also performed at several World Cup fan festivals across the United States. His Dhaka appearance is part of the same tour.

“Mon Akash” is a contemporary Bangla song that explores themes of emotion, hope and personal reflection. The project marks another collaboration between Menon and Sahil, who have previously worked together on original Bangla music.

BTS are showing no signs of slowing down as the global K-pop phenomenon continues its record-breaking “Arirang World Tour”. Fresh from their performances in Munich, the group is heading to Paris before embarking on a packed schedule that includes a new music video, exclusive books and the next leg of their world tour.