Through Nazrul’s words and Firoza Begum’s voice, farewell becomes something more unsettling: a promise never to disappear

When former guitarist of Nemesis, maestro Maher Khan, walked out and performed, the room did not quite know what to do with itself.

Coke Studio Bangla has launched its fourth season with a tribute to the national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, releasing a special opening track ahead of his birth anniversary on May 25.

One of the major attractions of the event was the performance by Nemesis’ original lineup members, who returned to the stage for the celebration.

Bangladeshi singer Imran Mahmudul and his band I Kings have been honoured in Australia following their performance at “Fagun Hawa Fest 2026” in Sydney on May 2.

Global K-pop sensation BTS is set to make a special appearance at the 52nd American Music Awards on May 25, marking the group’s first appearance at an award show in four years.

The award was announced ahead of the poet’s 127th birth anniversary celebrations, scheduled to be held at Bangla Academy on May 23.

Organisers described the programme as the country’s first nationwide reality-show-style competition dedicated exclusively to Nazrul Sangeet.

Popular Bangladeshi DJ and singer Sonica has been infected with the Hepatitis A virus and is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the capital.

A verified source confirmed to The Daily Star that a song was filmed in Dhaka on May 14 and 15. The remaining songs will gradually go into production in the coming weeks.

Artcell last performed in Australia in November. The band had been away from concerts for several months. Jewel said the break followed personal and other reasons, including the death of vocalist Lincoln’s mother.

Walking into a “Cyberpunk 2077”-themed café in Bassbaba Sumon’s residence, it was clear that the SEA legend had ventured into another passion after checking every bucket list item possible for a musician. He started his career in his teens, becoming a cultural icon while revolutionising how the bass, as an instrument, is perceived in Bangladesh, and later collaborating with international musicians like Frank Gambale, Bob Franceschini, and Bubby Lewis.

Celebrated singers Runa Laila and Baby Naznin are set to appear together for the first time on BTV’s long-running magazine programme “Anandamela”.

A large-scale concert titled “Rocka Rolla Reforged” will be held on May 15 at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB).

The livestream will be available free on Apple Music without a subscription during its premiere. Afterward, the full concert film and a Spatial Audio live album will remain accessible on demand for Apple Music subscribers.

On May 22, the band will celebrate that journey with “25 Years of Nemesis — Eto Diner Poreo Je” at InterContinental Dhaka’s Winter Garden. For a band born out of rooftop rehearsals and underground gigs, reaching the 25-year mark is not merely an anniversary. It is evidence of endurance.

Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, accusing the tech giant of using her image on television packaging without permission.

Popular Bangladeshi singer Balam is returning with a full-length album after more than a decade. Titled “Maola”, the project marks the musician’s fifth solo album and his first complete album release in many years.

Bangladeshi-American DJ Sanjoy is among the featured performers and will appear in the United States’ opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12, where the US will face Paraguay. The main stage will also feature global stars such as Katy Perry and BLACKPINK’s Lisa.

The first evening of Chhayanaut’s two-day “Rabindra Utsab 1433” unfolded yesterday at the Chhayanaut Milonayoton, as artistes and audiences gathered to celebrate the 1433rd birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore through music, recitation and performance.