The government has canceled the lease of land for the music institution 'Surer Dhara,' founded by Rabindra Sangeet artist Rezwana Choudhury Bannya, located on the Ramchandrapur canal in Mohammadpur, Dhaka. This directive was issued in a letter signed by Md. Aminur Rahman, Deputy Secretary of the Khas Land-1 Branch of the Ministry of Land, on Thursday, November 7. The letter states that the long-term lease of 0.5120 acres of land, including 0.1700 acres from plot number CS and SA-692, RS-1895, City-11667, and 0.3420 acres from plot number 11412 in the Ramchandrapur area under Mohammadpur Police Station, has been canceled. This cancellation is due to the land being recorded as 'canal' in the CS and RS records. The ministry has also requested the Dhaka District Commissioner to take appropriate action regarding this matter and submit a report to the Ministry of Land. Notably, Rezwana Choudhury Bannya established 'Surer Dhara' in 1992. During the tenure of a previous government, a plot near the Ramchandrapur embankment in Mohammadpur was allocated for operating the school of 'Surer Dhara.'

The U.S. election heat has extended beyond the political field, igniting tensions in the entertainment and tech worlds. In a verbal clash that has drawn widespread attention, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and American singer-rapper Cardi B have locked horns. Elon Musk, born into a wealthy South African family, is the son of Errol Musk, a partial owner of a Zambian emerald mine. Cardi B, on the other hand, was born in Washington Heights, New York, to a Dominican father and a Trinidadian mother. According to India’s Economic Times, the dispute began when Musk took a jab at Cardi in the context of the U.S. elections. He posted a video of her on X (formerly Twitter), where she seemed to struggle while reading from a teleprompter. In the post, Musk expressed his annoyance, writing, "Another puppet who can only repeat what’s fed to them," indirectly calling Cardi a "puppet of Kamala," as well as criticizing Kamala Harris. Cardi B didn’t hold back in her response. On X, she fired back at Musk’s “Kamala’s puppet” jab, writing, “I am no puppet, Elon... I'm the daughter of immigrant parents who had to work their a**es off to raise me!” She went on to say, "I’m a product of welfare, of Section 8 housing, of poverty—and my life is the complete opposite of yours." Addressing Musk directly, Cardi concluded, “But you wouldn’t know anything about that. You know nothing about the struggles Americans face.” She added a postscript for him: “Note to self, adjust my algorithm.” Notably, in the upcoming U.S. presidential election on November 5, Elon Musk has shown support for Republican Donald Trump, while Cardi B is backing Democrat Kamala Harris. This has set the stage for a feud between these two prominent figures from very different worlds.

He breathed his last at around 3 a.m. on Thursday (October 17) while undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University in Dhaka. He was 78 years old at the time of his death. The news of his passing was confirmed to the media by his nephew, Sumit Shyam Paul. In recognition of his contributions to music, Shujeo Shyam was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 2018 and the Shilpakala Padak in 2015. A recipient of the National Film Award, Shyam had been suffering from prolonged health issues. He had been receiving treatment at the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University for nearly four months. Shujeo Shyam composed the final song of the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra and also the first song performed after the surrender of the Pakistani military. The song, “Bijoy Nishan Urchhe Oi” (The Flag of Victory Waving High), was written by Shahidul Amin, with Shyam composing and directing the music. The lead vocalist of the song was Ajit Roy. Among his notable compositions are: “Rokto Diye Naam Likhhechi”  “Rokto Chai Rokto Chai”  “Aha Dhonnya Amar Janmabhumi”  Shujeo Shyam was born on March 14, 1946, in the Sylhet district of then British India. His father, Amarendra Chandra Shah, owned a tea estate named Indreshwar-Tea. Shyam spent his childhood in the tea gardens of Sylhet. He was the sixth among ten siblings.

British singer and former member of the famous band One Direction, Liam Payne, has passed away. He reportedly fell from the fourth-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, October 16. It is suspected that Payne lost control due to the influence of drugs or alcohol and jumped from the balcony. However, police have not yet confirmed whether his fall was accidental or substance-related. Alberto Crescenti, head of the emergency medical services, told local TV that Payne sustained severe injuries. The singer had traveled to Argentina for a concert on October 2 and had been staying in the country since then. Following news of Payne's death, fans gathered outside the hotel in the capital city. Payne was known as a composer and guitarist for One Direction, which disbanded in 2016. Since then, the members have pursued solo careers. (Source: Reuters)

Popular singer Saniya Sultana Liza has long been a celebrated figure in the music world. However, she had taken a break from her career due to marriage and the birth of her daughter. A few months ago, Liza returned to Bangladesh from the U.S. and is now once again busy with her music. In addition, she has fulfilled a long-standing dream. It has been revealed that for many years, Liza had wanted to sing a song composed by renowned musician, composer, and music director Nakib Khan. Finally, that dream has come true. The song titled "Purnima Chand" (Full Moon) was composed by Nakib Khan, with music arranged by Foad Naser Babu and lyrics by Dr. Shoaib Ahmed. The music video was directed by Raj Biswas Shankar. With this song, Liza realized her dream. The song has already been released on her own YouTube channel. Liza said, "It was a long-standing dream of mine to sing a song composed by Nakib Khan Sir. By singing this song, my dream has finally been fulfilled. I am grateful to the lyricist and the esteemed Foad Naser Babu Sir. Through everyone’s collective effort, we’ve been able to bring this song to the listeners. Since its release, I’ve received great feedback from the audience." Additionally, Liza is preparing to release a new original song for her fans soon. The song, titled "Tumi Ele" (When You Came), was composed by Faisal Ahmed with lyrics by Nurul Islam Manik and music arranged by Mir Masum. It will be released on Liza's own YouTube channel, "Liza."

RTV's popular reality show 'Young Star' to be started again. Registration for the Second season of the reality show has started with the slogan 'Gola Chhere Gao'.  The registration process will be continued till August 25. Rules of the Registration Every Contestant's age must be 14 to 28 years. A recorded song have to be sent on  [email protected] or Visit https://cutt.ly/youngstarseason2. Recorded Song must have either One musical instrument or without instrument.    To know more You can also visit  https://www.facebook.com/youngstar.rtv  and https://www.facebook.com/Rtvrealityshows or  Whatsapp +880-1878-184366 for more information.    

The southern Swedish city of Malmo will host the Eurovision Song Contest for the third time, as the city had already hosted in 1992 and 2013. The southern Swedish city of Malmo has been chosen to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest, the Swedish public broadcaster SVT announced on Friday. The 68th edition of the contest will be held at the Malmo Arena, and the live final has been set for May 11, 2024, with semifinals on May 7 and May 9. "Malmo is a creative city with a rich cultural life that can provide a music festival for the whole of Europe," said STV director general Hanne Stjarne. Sweden earned the right to host the 2024 competition after Swedish singer Loreen won this year's contest, hosted by Britain on behalf of war-torn Ukraine, with her song "Tattoo." Loreen is the first woman to ever win the song contest twice. She won in 2012 when she triumphed in the Azerbaijani capital Baku with her song "Euphoria." Third contest for Malmo Sweden's third largest city has hosted Eurovision twice before, first in 1992 and then again in 2013, after Loreen's first success. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which runs Eurovision, said it was "thrilled" that Malmo had been selected by the STV and EBU. "We're excited to be returning to this vibrant and dynamic city, which has demonstrated it has the venues and infrastructure that are perfect for staging the world's largest live music event," Eurovision chief supervisor Martin Osterdahl said. Eurovision fans in Denmark will also be pleased because the Swedish city can be reached by train from the nearby Danish capital Copenhagen in about 45 minutes. 50th anniversary of ABBA's 'Waterloo' The Scandinavian country has won seven times and has staged the competition three times in Stockholm in 1975, 2000 and 2016, twice in Malmo, and once in Goteborg in 1985. The 2024 event coincides with the 50th anniversary of ABBA's Eurovision victory — Sweden's first — with their breakthrough hit "Waterloo." That success launched ABBA to international stardom. Founded in 1956 to foster unity after World War II, Eurovision evolved over the years from a bland ballad-fest to a campy, feel-good extravaganza. It has grown from seven countries to as many as 40, including non-European nations such as Israel and far-away Australia.