The incident comes at a time when artists and cultural institutions in Bangladesh have faced a series of attacks in recent days, prompting concern among writers and performers.By: Express Web Desk December 27, 2025 09:58 AM IST First published on: Dec 27, 2025 at 09:58 AM IST ShareWhatsapptwitterFacebookA concert by 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 by 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 Artists’ Forum).The event was being held at the Faridpur District 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.Extremist are on a mission to make Bangladesh failed country like Pakistan. 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 resist the attackers, reports said.He added that at least 15 to 20 students of Faridpur Zilla School were injured after being struck by bricks during the incident.Videos shared on social media appeared to show the attack, as people condemned the incident and blamed what they called extremist groups. The local media said it could not independently verify the footage.Most ReadStory continues below this adThe incident comes at a time when artists 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 administration 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.AdvertisementAdvertisementLoading Taboola...