Overview
- The veteran musician was slated to headline Faridpur Zilla School’s 185th anniversary concert at 9 p.m. on Friday.
- Organisers say a group described as outsiders tried to force entry and hurled bricks and stones toward the stage, causing panic.
- Local reports indicate 15 to 25 people were injured, with many students among those hurt.
- Around 10 p.m., convenor Mustafizur Rahman Shamim announced the cancellation on the deputy commissioner’s instruction.
- James left the venue safely, and organisers said they do not know who carried out the attack, as media note broader unrest targeting cultural and media institutions since mid-December.