Bangladesh Concert Attack: Singer James’s concert in Faridpur, Bangladesh was canceled due to violence. The miscreants threw bricks and stones on the stage. 15–20 students were injured in the incident, the administration ordered to stop the show. After all, who attacked and why?
Bangladesh Music Event Violence: The concert of famous rock singer James in Bangladesh had to be canceled suddenly when a music event full of happiness turned into violence in no time. This program organized at Faridpur District School was organized on the occasion of the 185th anniversary of the school, but even before the performance could begin, the atmosphere deteriorated. According to eyewitnesses and local media reports, a group tried to force their way into the venue after being denied entry. Within no time, bricks and stones started being thrown on the stage, due to which the students and audience present there got scared.
How did violence escalate at the concert?
According to the organisers, some “outsiders” wanted to force their way inside shortly before the performance started. When he was stopped, he got angry and started throwing bricks and stones towards the stage. The situation became so bad that the students themselves had to come forward and protest.
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How many people were injured and what is the condition?
According to local media reports, at least 25 people have been injured in this incident, including 15 to 20 students. Some students suffered head and hand injuries during the chaos. The injured were immediately taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Why was James’s show cancelled?
Even after the situation was brought under control, concerns about security remained. At around 10 pm, organizing committee coordinator Mustafizur Rahman Shamim, on the instructions of the Faridpur Deputy Commissioner, officially announced that James’s performance was being cancelled. This decision was taken to prevent any major accident.
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What did the organizers say about the attack?
“We had made full preparations for the concert. But we still don’t understand who carried out the attack and why,” said Rajibul Hasan Khan, head of the anniversary publicity and media subcommittee. He says that the attack was completely unexpected and all the hard work of the program went down the drain.
Who is James and why was this show special?
James, also known as Nagar Baul, is one of the most popular rock musicians of Bangladesh. His real name is Farooq Mahfouz Anam. In India too, he is known for the superhit song “Bheegi Bheegi” from the Bollywood film ‘Gangster’. In such a situation, this concert was considered very special for the students and music lovers. On one hand there was an atmosphere of celebration, on the other hand sudden violence changed everything. The cancellation of James’s concert is not just the end of a show, but also a big question on event security.