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Nachiketa anticipates his visit to Bangladesh
Nachiketa is gearing up for his upcoming visit to the newly transformed Bangladesh.
Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and Red Hot Chili Peppers to cap off Olympics
The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics this upcoming Sunday is set to feature performances by artistes such as Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, according to a media report.
Taylor Swift's Vienna shows cancelled due to alleged terrorist threat
Organisers called off three Taylor Swift concerts in Austria following the arrest of two suspects accused of planning a terror attack during the Vienna stop of her Eras tour.
Shironamhin’s new song to bring in a new Bangladesh
With lyrics by Ziaur Rahman and music by Kazy Ahmad Shafin, the song poignantly asks, "Why are the birds of this city flying aimlessly like the blind all night? In the scorching heat, why does the red sun still burn in the sky, turning everything to ashes?"
Cultural activists demand protection of art and heritage
The artists demanded swift action to protect citizens and end the violence that became rampant following the cessation of the former government body. They highlighted that miscreants have been setting fires, vandalising, and looting in various parts of Bangladesh, including state structures, police stations, and historical landmarks like Dhaka University's Swadhinata Chattar and the historical Shashi Lodge in Mymensingh.
Standing up for students was my duty, I did what I could : Prince Mahmud
Acclaimed Bangladeshi lyricist, composer, and music director Prince Mahmud, a steadfast supporter of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and the quota reform protests, has reaffirmed his position through a recent social media post.
Taylor Swift leads with 10 MTV VMA nominations, Post Malone close behind
Taylor Swift continues to reign supreme, dominating this year's MTV Video Music Awards nominations. The pop star secured 10 nominations, including the highly sought-after Video of the Year. She was closely trailed by her “Fortnite” collaborator Post Malone, who received nine nominations.
Akcent holds Bangladeshi flag up high
As the country strives to recover and move forward, Adrian Claudiu Sina, the lead singer of the Romanian dance-pop group Akcent, expressed his support for Bangladesh.
Kabir Suman pays tribute to Bangladesh's student movement
Kabir Suman has been a steadfast supporter of the students' movement in Bangladesh from the very start. He has consistently backed their demands.
Rapper Hannan freed
Rapper Hannan Hossain Shimul, who has recently come into the spotlight for his hit rebel rap "Awaaz Utha", was arrested on July 25 in Narayanganj's Bhuighor area.
Gaan Bangla TV station vandalised amid clashes
On Sunday (August 4), around 6:15pm, violent incidents led to the destruction of the Gaan Bangla TV building on Pragati Sarani in the capital.
Anjan Dutt praises beautiful union of students
Anjan Dutt, who is highly regarded by the people of Bangladesh, shared the video with the caption, "It actually sounds so beautiful."
When musicians play the tune of defiance
Miles frontman Hamin Ahmed, who recently lost his brother Shafin Ahmed, was also present during the event. He said, “Do not fire a single bullet more. We want the government to listen to the demand of the students.”
Musicians to walk to Shaheed Minar in solidarity with students
Recently, musicians of Bangladesh announced plans to gather at Rabindra Sarobar around 3 PM to protest against the widespread arrests and indiscriminate killings of students.
Universal acquires film rights to Britney Spears' memoir
Last Thursday, Universal Pictures studio announced that it has acquired the film rights to Britney Spears' best-selling memoir and is now working on developing a biographical movie about the pop star.
Not a concert: Musicians unite to amplify students’ voices
In support of the ongoing quota reform movement, artistes and performers from our diverse industries have been taking to the streets in various locations. However, today musicians in particular, are gearing up to make a significant impact in the music scene, inspired by the lyrics of Bob Marley's renowned song, "Get Up, Stand Up".
Valiant voices against brute force: The fearless upstarts of Bangla rap
It’s incredible how the same slogans, songs, anthems, and the spirit of Bengali nationalism and the Liberation War of 1971 are being echoed both on the streets and in assemblies, but this time with supporting views on the ongoing quota reform movement that has gripped the nation for the past month. Bengal has always been a land where political resurgence has stood on the stronghold of its culture.
Artistes' rights group condemns rapper Hannan's arrest
The New York-based group, Artists at Risk Connection (ARC), has expressed strong disapproval over the detention of Hannan, the young rapper known for dropping the rap “Awaaz Utha” during the quota reform protests.
