'Bheegi Bheegi' Fame Bangladeshi Rock Musician James Concert Attacked; 20 Students Injured
In another incident of violence observed in Bangladesh against the cultural events, over 25 people were reportedly injured, including 15 to 20 students attending the event. The violence erupted during a concert by Bangladeshi rock musician James, which was called off. Organisers reported the attack from outside.
The concert was a part of the Faridpur Zila School’s 185th anniversary, scheduled for 9 pm on the second day of the two-day event. As per the organisers, moments before the performance started, a group tried to force their way inside the venue.
The mob began hurling bricks and stones at the stage, which was then made to retreat after the students resisted the attack, the DailyStar reported. Reportedly, 15-20 students were injured in the attacks.
Today a violent mob attacked a 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
According to the organisers, those who conducted the attack were not identified yet, and the reason was also not clear.
Born as Faruq Mahfuz Anam, and popularly known as ‘Nagar Baul’ in Bangladesh, James is a singer-songwriter and guitarist. Some of his hit Bangladeshi songs include ‘Jogoter Ghum,’ ‘Eto Kosto,’ ‘Ek Nodi Jamuna,’ and ‘Pagla Hawa.’
James’ best known in India for his Bollywood song ‘Bheegi Bheegi’ from the movie Gangster in 2006 and ‘Alvida’ from the film ‘Life In A Metro’ in 2007.
Organising the cultural events has seen such attacks recently, as Siraj Ali Khan, an artist of the Maihar gharana, was returned to India after his venue was vandalised. Similarly, Ustad Rashid Khan’s son, Arman Khan, turned down Dhaka’s invitation to perform, considering the unsafe environment for musical artists.
Also, the cultural centre Chhayanaut was also burned down, which Taslima Nasreen describes as a centre built to foster secular and progressive consciousness through the promotion of music, theatre, dance, recitation, and folk culture.
