James' Faridpur Concert Attacked, Artists' Safety Questioned; WB Musicians React

• Nagar Baul James' concert in Faridpur, Bangladesh, was attacked by 'outsiders' throwing bricks, leading to its cancellation.
• The incident, during Faridpur Zilla School's 185th-anniversary event, left 20-25 people injured, including school students.
• West Bengal musicians Jojo, Raghav Chattopadhyay, and Sidhu strongly condemned the attack, calling it "regrettable and shameful."
• Artists expressed deep concern over the safety of performers and the ongoing attacks on Bengali art and culture in Bangladesh.
• The incident highlights growing instability and a potential crisis for Bangladesh's cultural sphere if such disorder continues.

Why It Matters: Attack on James' concert sparks artist safety fears and highlights cultural instability in Bangladesh.