A concert by popular Bangladeshi rock musician James was cancelled in Faridpur after a mob attacked the venue, injuring at least 20-30 people. The incident occurred as a group of outsiders attempted to force entry into the Faridpur Zilla School event, pelting stones and bricks. Students resisted the attackers, but the escalating violence led authorities to cancel the show. The attack has drawn parallels to recent assaults on cultural institutions in Bangladesh, with some commentators linking it to growing radicalism and threats against artists.