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Singer James Concert Attack: Over 25 Injured
28 Dec
Summary
- A concert by singer James in Faridpur was attacked by a mob.
- Over 25 people, mostly students, sustained injuries in the incident.
- The attack has heightened concerns about artist safety in Bangladesh.
Over 25 people, many of them students, were injured when a mob attacked a concert in Faridpur on Friday night. Singer James, known for his Bollywood hits, was scheduled to perform. Local authorities cited poor planning by organizers who failed to anticipate the large turnout.
This incident amplifies concerns about rising insecurity in Bangladesh's cultural sector, following a series of attacks on artists by hardliners advocating for austerity and purity. Such events reinforce the perception of Bangladesh as an unwelcoming place for cultural expression.
Eyewitnesses described the event as terrifying, with bricks and stones hurled at the audience. The concert was ultimately cancelled to restore order, with injured individuals admitted to a local hospital. The singer's spokesperson blamed complete mismanagement by the organizers.
