A concert by popular Bangladeshi singer James, best known in India for hits such as Bheegi Bheegi and Alvida, was called off on Friday night after a mob pelted stones and bricks at the venue in Faridpur, leaving at least 25–30 people injured, officials said. The performance was scheduled as part of the 185th anniversary celebrations of Faridpur Zilla School, around 120 km from Dhaka. He added that the concert had to be called off shortly before 10 pm to prevent further escalation. “Today, jihadists did not allow the renowned singer James to perform,” she wrote, also referring to recent attacks on institutions such as Chhayanaut and Udichi. James, the frontman of rock band Nagar Baul, is among Bangladesh’s most celebrated musicians and has a strong following across borders.

Source: The Telegraph December 27, 2025 10:07 UTC