A group of ‘outsiders’ created chaos at Bangladeshi rock musician James’ scheduled concert at a local government school in ...

A concert of Bangladeshi rock musician James was cancelled after coming under attack from an Islamist mob. At least 15-20 ...

Videos of the assaults on Baul singers have gone viral in recent days Despite mounting criticism over the brutal attacks on Baul singers, Muhammad Yunus' government in Bangladesh has said it has ...

Bangladesh icon James concert called off after mob hurled bricks, stones at concert in Faridpur. On Friday, 26 December 2025, ...

From colonial repression to present-day extremism, Bauls have survived centuries of persecution. Today, as radical forces tighten their grip, the fate of the Baul ektara has become a symbol of ...

The incident took place around 120 kilometres south-west of Dhaka, where James was scheduled to perform as part of celebrations marking the anniversary of a local school. According to local media ...

Over 25 people were reportedly injured in the incident that comes amid growing concerns over assaults on artists, performers, ...

Rights campaigners and cultural activists marched on the streets in southwestern Bangladesh to deplore and demand justice over the latest Islamist attack on a mystic singer, which they called an ...

Two Bangladeshi Baul (folk) singers—Rita Dewan and Shariat Sarker—face prosecution, under the Awami League-led government’s repressive Digital Security Act (DSA), for allegedly making “derogatory ...