Bangladeshi rock singer James’ concert in school called off as mob throws stones, leaving 25 injured | Watch
James was scheduled to perform at 9:00 pm in Faridpur. However, the event unfolded in an ugly manner as a group of people entered the event and started pelting stones at the crowd, leaving at least 25 injured. Scroll down to see the video.
The unrest in Bangladesh is growing exponentially with each passing day. In the latest news, a music concert of the Bangladeshi rock singer James was cancelled. The event was scheduled to happen at 9:00 pm to celebrate the anniversary of a local school. However, the event couldn’t happen, as some attackers allegedly entered and began pelting stones at the crowd gathered to attend the event. During the chaos, many people have been reportedly injured.
Bangladeshi singer James’ concert
The rock singer was scheduled to perform at 9:00 pm for the celebration of a local school’s anniversary in Faridpur. However, the event unfolded in an ugly manner as a group of people entered the event and started pelting stones at the crowd, leaving at least 25 injured, as per the reports.
Video of concert unrest
The video was shared on X with the caption, “Islamist mob attacks concert of Bangladesh’s biggest rockstar James at Faridpur. James has sung for Bollywood also. The mob wants no music or cultural festivals to be held in Bangladesh. James somehow managed to escape.”
Islamist mob attacks concert of Bangladesh’s biggest rockstar James at Faridpur. James has sung for Bollywood also. The mob wants no music or cultural festivals to be held in Bangladesh. James somehow managed to escape. pic.twitter.com/0yNeU0Us9h
— Deep Halder (@deepscribble) December 26, 2025
How are people reacting?
This incident has come as a shock and people have shared their reactions online. One wrote, “Attacking a music concert is an attack on culture, creativity and basic freedom. James is a national icon — no one should have to fear for their safety while performing. Extremism thrives when voices go silent. Bangladesh must protect its artists and the diverse spirit of its people.”, and another commented, “This is an attack on art, freedom, and culture itself. Music is not a crime. Silencing artists is how extremism shows its true face.”
About Bangladeshi singer James
The singer whose event became a total unrest is also a songwriter, guitarist, and composer. He has given great hit songs to the Bollywood industry, like ‘Bheegi Bheegi’, and ‘Alvida’.
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