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Bangladesh gave me the respect West Bengal didn’t: Kabir Suman

For the revered singer-songwriter, the affection from Bangladeshis is not tied to material gain. "I have nothing to gain from Bangladesh, no money or favors," he said. "Yet the love they give me feels as if the army would need to be called just to control the crowds." It is a sentiment that resonates deeply with his personal journey — a journey where the bonds of language, culture, and shared history outweigh the barriers of politics and geography.

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Bengal Symphony to represent Bangladesh at Osaka Expo 2025

Celebrated composer and singer Emon Chowdhury and his band Bengal Symphony are all set to represent Bangladesh at the Osaka Expo 2025

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Subir Nandi’s voice still reverberates through the hearts of listeners

Today marks the sixth death anniversary of legendary singer Subir Nandi, whose timeless voice continues to resonate with generations of music lovers. Though he passed away on May 7, 2019, his melodies remain ever-present—on the radio, across streaming platforms, or simply heard in passing—stirring memories and emotions among fans old and new.

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Ferdous Ara to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Renowned Nazrul Sangeet artiste Ferdous Ara is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Channel i Music Awards. The prestigious recognition will be presented during a grand ceremony on May 19 at a five-star hotel in Dhaka.

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Kumar Bishwajit announces global tour

Popular singer Kumar Bishwajit has been away from music for quite some time. Following a serious accident involving his only son, Kumar Nibir, nearly two years ago, the legendary artiste distanced himself from performing. Since then, he has been living in Canada with his wife.

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Bangladeshi stars set for back-to-back shows in Saudi Arabia

Following his performance in Dammam earlier this month, popular Bangladeshi rock icon Nagar Baul James is set to perform in Jeddah as part of Saudi Arabia’s “Passport to the World” event series, initiated under government patronage. The Dammam leg of the concert took place on May 2 at Al Khobar’s Al Iskan Park, where James enthralled a massive crowd of expatriates. He is scheduled to take the stage in Jeddah on May 9.

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I want to keep singing my songs for as long as I live: Khurshid Alam

Legendary Bangladeshi playback singer Khurshid Alam, whose golden voice once dominated the country's film music scene, says his fans still request his timeless classics. Despite his age, the Ekushey Padak-winning artiste continues to perform on stage and television with the same passion that marked the height of his career.

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Souls marks 50 years with tribute concert in Chattogram

Legendary Bangladeshi band Souls celebrated its 50-year milestone with a concert titled “Mastercard Presents Souls Unplugged: 50 Years of Timeless Music” last Friday (May 2) at Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View. Founding members and performers from across the decades reunited for an unforgettable night filled with music, memories, and heartfelt tributes.

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Prince Mahmud and Mizan collaborate after 22 years

Mizan’s latest performance on this Prince Mahmud track will soon greet the fans on G Series.

2y ago

Lucky Ali issues apology for 'Brahman-Ibrahim' post

Singer Lucky Ali is facing severe backlash on social media for his controversial post and even apologised to his 'Hindu brothers and sisters' on Twitter. 

2y ago

‘Even Lata Mangeshkar’s songs are autotuned’: Sukhbir

“Billi Billi” singer Sukhbir stated that everyone uses autotune, and even Lata Mangeshkar songs also use it. In a local interview, the singer emphasised that autotune is necessary to ensure proper harmony of songs.

2y ago

Cardi B tweets about child predators after Dalai Lama’s viral video

American rapper, Cardi B recently posted a series of tweets, where she reminded everyone to be vigilant about child predators.

2y ago

Rihanna becomes most followed woman on Twitter

Global icon Rihanna has overtaken Katy Perry to become the most-followed woman on Twitter. The “Umbrella” singer is now the fourth-most followed person on the platform in the world.

2y ago

'Career is destroyed, waiting for death'

Whether it be criticizing the National Anthem, beating up a senior citizen or drug allegations, singer Mainul Ahsan Noble has always been in the news for all the wrong reasons.

2y ago

In the era of singles, Monir Khan releasing 10 new songs

Monir Khan started his musical journey in 1996 with the album, “Tomar Kono Dosh Nei”. His songs have reached every listening platform, from urban to rural. He voiced 42 singles and over 300 duet and mixed albums, over the span of his illustrious career.

2y ago

Chirkutt announces new US tour

Earlier today, popular Bangla fusion band Chirkutt announced that they will soon be starting a tour in the US. Titled “The Legacy Tour, USA 2023” will mark the band’s third, full-fledged, international tour.

2y ago

Taylor Swift, Joe Alwyn have reportedly split after six years together

The news comes after “The Favourite” famed actor wasn’t spotted at Taylor’s Eras Tour, which has been sold-out country-wide.

2y ago

XXXTentacion’s convicted killers sentenced to life in prison

XXXTentacion, whose real name was Jahseh Onfroy, had just left Riva Motorsports with a friend when an SUV swerved in front of him and blocked his BMW.

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