Celebrated Indian singer and lyricist Moushumi Bhowmik performed some of her popular songs on the concluding day of a two-day programme marking the 103rd birth anniversary of Satyen Sen. Organised by Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi with the slogan ‘Esho gana sangeeter aynai dekhi swadesher mukh’, the annual peoples’ song competition and festival ‘Satyan Sen Gana Sangeet ... Read more
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Syed Abdul Hadi on his latest album and more
In his over five decades of music career, celebrated singer Syed Abdul Hadi for the first time is going to release an album of Tagore songs on Pahela Baishakh. The singer recently shared with New Age his feelings about the upcoming album and his views on the current music trend. The album titled ‘Jakhan Bhanglo ... Read more
Banglalink Music Fest 2011 in Rajshahi
Popular Bangladeshi bands — Warfaze, Aurthohin, LRB and Miles — played to a huge crowd at the Rajshahi District Stadium on March 18. The event, ‘Banglalink Music Fest 2011’, was an initiative to popularise and promote local culture and heritage. Ayub Bachchu of LRB, Shafin Ahmed and Hamin Ahmed of Miles, along with Warfaze, Aurthohin ... Read more
Roksana Khatun emerges as the Garbo of Bangladesh
The grand finale of the musical talent hunt for garment workers, “Premier Bank Garbo Gao Pran Khuley Gao” [by BGMEA], was held on March 19 at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attended the event as chief guest. Commerce Minister, Faruk Khan; LGRD Minister Syed Ashraful Islam and State Minister for ... Read more
Grand Finale of Talent Hunt for RMG Workers Today
The grand finale of the musical talent hunt for garment workers, “Premier Bank Gorbo” (by BGMEA), will be held today at 5:30pm at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has consented to grace the programme as the chief guest. Commerce Minister, Faruk Khan; State Minister for Labour and Employment, Munnujan Sufian ... Read more
Contenders Representing Rahimafrooz Win “Busy-der Easy Show”
At the grand finale held at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Farzana Afroze and Tahasina Rafa of the Rahimafrooz team were declared the champions of the reality programme “Busy-der Easy Show”. Sumaiya Jannat and Tanjeri Hoque from Eastern Bank Limited were runners-up. All the 24 contending teams including the four finalists — The City Bank, Rahimafrooz, ... Read more
Catching up with S I Tutul
In the contemporary Bangla music scene singer S I Tutul needs no introduction. Often addressed as the ‘Surer Karigar’, S I Tutul’s popularity can be largely attributed to his innovative compositions and songs. Jai Din Jai Ekaki, Valo Lage Raat, Valo Lage Cha(n)d and Keu Prem Korey, Keu Preme Porey are some of the songs ... Read more
Tri-Nation Big Show draws huge crowd
Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma were the main pullers to turn the Bangabandhu National Stadium into a sea of people at the Tri Nation Big Show Thursday evening. Artistes from the host countries of the ongoing ICC World Cup Cricket — India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka — performed at the show. ... Read more
Treasure-troves Await at DVD Stores
No Barrier Treasure-troves Await at DVD Stores Urban taste in movies is gradually evolving. Although Hollywood and Bollywood still control a large audience, films from other countries are grabbing a piece of the Dhaka audience. Iranian, Spanish, German and French movies, with English subtitles, can now be easily found at virtually all DVD stores. Since ... Read more
Lokkhi Terra came to rock music festival
A blend of traditions, diversity of instruments and fusion of genre—that is Lokkhi Terra, an UK-based Bangla band. The members of the band recently came to rock the international music festival in Dhaka which ended on Saturday at Sultana Kamal Women Complex in Dhanmondi. The band performed on both days of the festival. They performed ... Read more
Suvro Dev’s Musical Link to Bangladeshi Cricket
“Cricket Cricket” was the theme song of the Mini World Cup Cricket Tournament held in Dhaka in 1998. Popular singer Suvro Dev wrote, composed and rendered the theme song. When the Bangladesh cricket team first played in the World Cup Cricket in 1999, eminent actor Asaduzzaman Noor wrote the song “Good Luck Bangladesh.” Composed by ... Read more
Soothsayers on its latest Dhaka tour
Soothsayers, the band from South London, came to liven up the international music festival in Dhaka which ended on Saturday at Sultana Kamal Women Complex in Dhanmondi. The band performed on both days of the festival. The members of Soothsayers include Idris Rahman, a Bangladeshi expatriate living in UK on saxophone and vocal, Robin on ... Read more
Lux-Channel i Superstar 2010 announced
Mahbuba Islam Rakhi has wrested the title of Lux Channel i Superstar 2010, against stiff competition from thousands of girls. She was awarded a brand new Mitsubishi Lancer, a role in an upcoming film, and a scholarship to study acting. Mousumi Hamid became the first runner-up while Mehrin Islam Nisha became the second runner-up in ... Read more
Praner Khela held at Bengal Gallery
Talented singer Priyanka Gope’s rendition of raga based songs enthralled the audience in the regular musical event of Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts- titled Praner Khela on Sunday. Priyanka, who is enlisted TV and radio singer, rendered 15 songs at Bengal Gallery. She rendered seven songs written and composed by
Banglalink Music Fest in Chittagong
anglalink, in its latest bid to keep abreast with changing music trends and connect with the country’s youth, has launched a series of nationwide concerts — the second of which was held on January 21 in Chittagong. Banglalink Brand Ambassadors Habib, Warfaze, Aurthohin and two of the most popular Bangladeshi bands LRB and Miles performed ... Read more
Notun Mukher Shondhaney 2011 begins soon
Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) and Channel i jointly launched the talent hunt “Notun Mukher Shondhane” on January 17. The talent hunt was launched at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel. In the course of the programme, the organisers discussed the details of the new show and upcoming events. Faridur Reza Sagar, managing director of Channel-i and Impress Telefilm ... Read more
Leading stars rock the night
Nokia’s concert at Army Stadium The year 2011 began with a great show ‘Rock the Legends’ was the first major open air concert of this year. Army Stadium in Dhaka rocked to the riffs of Nagarbaul, Miles and LRB on January 2. Mobile devices manufacturer Nokia arranged the event. The concert was unique since it ... Read more
Bengal releases five Bangla music CDs
Bengal Foundation has released five music albums as a part of its Bangla music promotion programme having the slogan ‘Bajuk Praney Bangla Gaan’. Classical artiste Ustad Ram Kanai Das, Nazrul singer Shahin Samad, Tagore singers Rezwana Chowdhury Banya and Mita Haq, and Bengal Foundation chairman Abul Khair Litu jointly unveiled the music CDs at a ... Read more
Fahmida Nabi teams up with Close Up 1 stars
“Priyo Bangladesh” to hit the store shelves Popular singer Fahmida Nabi’s suggestions and constructive criticism have long been appreciated by the contestants of the “Close Up 1” musical talent hunt. Fahmida always aspired to work with the young singers she mentored, but the opportunity kept evading her. This December, however, will finally see her dream ... Read more
Shah Rukh Khan Night: a show to be remembered
Bollywood mega star Shah Rukh Khan on Friday enthralled the Dhaka crowd at the Army Stadium with wonderful performances with the hit numbers of Hindi playbacks in his first ever visit to Bangladesh. His ability to create humour through improvisation and gestures made the huge budget concert a show to be remembered by over 25,000 ... Read more