Chaos Erupts at James Concert in Bangladesh; Dozens Injured, Event Canceled

• Rock musician James' concert in Faridpur, Bangladesh, was disrupted by clashes, leading to its cancellation and over two dozen injuries.
• "Outsiders" denied entry to the Faridpur Zila School anniversary event turned violent, throwing bricks and stones at the stage and audience.
• The incident highlights deteriorating law and order in Bangladesh, following other recent attacks on cultural institutions and artists.
• Police claimed attackers were frustrated fans, not militants, while artists like Shiraz Ali Khan and Arman Khan have cancelled events citing safety concerns.

Why It Matters: Violence at a James concert in Bangladesh underscores growing safety concerns for cultural events and artists.