Mob Halts Rockstar James Concert in Bangladesh; Taslima Nasreen Blames "Jihadi Mindset"

• Bangladeshi rock icon James' concert in Faridpur was cancelled after a mob hurled bricks and stones, injuring students.
• The mob attempted to forcefully enter the venue and take control of the stage during Faridpur Zila School's anniversary celebrations.
• Author Taslima Nasreen condemned the incident, attributing it to a "jihadi mindset" and linking it to past attacks on cultural institutions like Chhayanaut and Udichi.
• Nasreen also cited the case of artist Siraj Ali Khan, who left Bangladesh without performing due to safety concerns for artists.
• The incident occurs amidst escalating unrest in Bangladesh, including mob violence, arson, and recent lynchings of Hindu men (Dipu Chandra Das, Amrit Mondal).

Why It Matters: Mob violence disrupts culture in Bangladesh, raising concerns about extremism and minority safety.