Bangladesh Chaos: Stones Hurled At Students, James’ Concert Abruptly Cancelled

Dhaka: A spectacular musical program suddenly turned violent in Faridpur, Bangladesh on Friday night. The show by famous rock star James (Nagar Baul) was part of the school's 185th anniversary, but just before the show started, things went out of control and the police had to cancel the show. Many students were injured in this incident.

How did the uproar start?

Thousands of students and people had gathered for the concert. Meanwhile, some suspicious people started trying to enter inside by force. When they were stopped, they suddenly started throwing bricks and stones. Many students got injured amid the chaos.

How many people were injured?

According to local media, 15 to 20 students were injured. Most people were injured by bricks and broken objects. The injured were treated in nearby hospitals. However, there is no information about anyone being seriously injured.

On Friday, 26 December, James, the iconic voice of Bangladeshi rock was scheduled to headline the 185th anniversary concert of Faridpur Zilla School. What should have been a celebration turned into chaos when an extremist group attacked the venue, vandalized property, and forced… pic.twitter.com/htpsEdxQys

— Dipanwita Rumi(দীপান্বিতা রুমী) (@dipanwitarumi) December 26, 2025

Why was the concert cancelled?

As the situation worsened, the organizers decided to immediately stop the concert keeping security in mind. Program coordinator Dr. Mustafizur Rahman Shamim announced from the stage that the show was being stopped on the orders of the Deputy Commissioner.

Is this the biggest shock in the school's history?

This was considered to be the most attractive presentation of the 2-day anniversary celebration of Faridpur District School. After a day full of tableaux, cultural parades and other programmes, James' live show was the main attraction. But this celebration faded due to violence.

Today a violent mob attacked 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

Who is responsible? Where did the investigation reach?

Officials are now trying to find out who was behind the violence and for what purpose they carried out the attack. Police have started scanning the nearby CCTV footage.

Was there a lapse in security arrangements?

According to eyewitnesses, crowd pressure and the entry system were weak. In such a situation, questions are being raised that what was lacking in security preparations for such a big function.