Bangladesh: Rock singer James’ concert cancelled after mob attack in Faridpur | World News
A concert Bangladeshi rock singer James was cancelled in Faridpur on Friday night after a mob threw stones and bricks at the venue. (Photo: X/@DefenceSphere)
A concert Bangladeshi rock singer James was cancelled in Faridpur on Friday night after a mob threw stones and bricks at the venue, The Daily Star reported. This is the third attack on a cultural personality or group in Bangladesh this week. Earlier, mobs attacked and set fire to the offices of Chhayanaut and Udichi Shilpi Goshti (Udichi Arts’ Forum).
The event was being held at the Faridpur Drict School campus as part of the school’s 185th anniversary celebrations. The ‘Bheegi bheegi si hain ratein…‘ singer’s concert was due to start at about 9 pm (local time).
Organisers told The Daily Star that the attackers were people from outside the venue who tried to force their way in and “take control of the stage”. They said the show was cancelled on the instructions of the Faridpur deputy commissioner.
Today a violent mob attacked prominent singer James concert in Faridpur. He later left the venue immediately to save his life. Extrem are on a mission to make Bangladesh failed country like Pakan. pic.twitter.com/muqb87s6tf— Redowan Ibne Saiful (@Redowanshakil) December 26, 2025
“We had completed all preparations to make James’ concert a success. But we do not understand why, for what reason, or who carried out the attack,” said Rajibul Hasan Khan, head of the publicity and media committee for the event. Students at the venue tried to res the attackers, reports said.
He added that at least 15 to 20 students of Faridpur Zilla School were injured after being struck bricks during the incident.
Videos shared on social media appeared to show the attack, as people condemned the incident and blamed what they called extrem groups. The local media said it could not independently verify the footage.Story continues below this ad
The incident comes at a time when arts and cultural institutions in Bangladesh have faced a series of attacks in recent days, prompting concern among writers and performers. The ongoing protests have put the lens on the Muhammad Yunus-led adminration again for its failure to stop violence in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh will go to polls on February 12. Now, with less than two months left for the General Elections, it is grappling with attacks on student leaders, widespread protests and violence, lynching, alleged atrocities against minority Hindus, and consequent international scrutiny.
