Archive · 27 Dec 2025
James' Concert Cancelled After Mob Attack
A popular singer named James was supposed to perform a concert in Faridpur, Bangladesh.
However, a group of people who were not allowed to enter the venue started throwing bricks and stones.
This scared everyone, and the concert had to be cancelled.
Some students who were trying to protect the stage got hurt.
The local government said it was not safe to continue, so the concert was stopped.
James is very famous in Bangladesh and has also sung in Bollywood movies.
This is not the first time such an incident has happened in Bangladesh, and some people are worried about the safety of cultural events.
James' concert in Faridpur, Bangladesh, was cancelled due to a mob attack on the venue.
The attack involved throwing bricks and stones, leaving at least 25 people injured.
The concert was scheduled to begin at 9:30 pm on Friday, December 26, at Faridpur Zila School campus.
Students of Faridpur Zila School resisted the attackers, forcing them to retreat.
The local administration ordered the cancellation of the concert following the incident.
- Who
- James (Bangladeshi singer) and his concert attendees
- What
- Mob attack on concert venue leading to cancellation
- When
- Friday, 9:30 pm (scheduled)
- Where
- Faridpur, Bangladesh (120km from Dhaka)
- Why
- Radical elements opposing music and cultural festivals in Bangladesh
Extremist Groups
Cultural Supporters
Cultural Events
Extremist Groups
Oppose music and cultural festivals, demanding they be stopped.
Cultural Supporters
Support and promote secular and progressive cultural expression.
Safety of Artists
Extremist Groups
Create unsafe environments for artists and cultural institutions.
Cultural Supporters
Advocate for the safety and freedom of artists to perform.
- Artist
- James (Bangladeshi singer-songwriter, guitarist, and composer)
- Location
- Faridpur, Bangladesh (120km from Dhaka)
- Date and Time
- Friday, 9:30 pm (scheduled)
- Incident
- Mob attack on concert venue with bricks and stones
- Injuries
- 25 people injured
- Outcome
- Concert cancelled due to safety concerns
- Organiser
- Dr Mustafizur Rahman Shamim (convener of the organising committee)
- Authorities
- Faridpur Deputy Commissioner
Sources
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