Popular rock band Nagar Baul James has expressed deep sorrow and concern over the tragic accident at Milestone School and College. According to the organisers, a portion of the proceeds from one of their upcoming concerts will be allocated to support the families of those killed and injured in the incident.
Rock legend James enthralled thousands of fans at Shaheed Maruf Stadium in Tangail on Tuesday (May 13) night, delivering a powerful performance as part of a trophy unveiling event for the 2025 BBFC Football Tournament.
Following his performance in Dammam earlier this month, popular Bangladeshi rock icon Nagar Baul James is set to perform in Jeddah as part of Saudi Arabia’s “Passport to the World” event series, initiated under government patronage. The Dammam leg of the concert took place on May 2 at Al Khobar’s Al Iskan Park, where James enthralled a massive crowd of expatriates. He is scheduled to take the stage in Jeddah on May 9.
Under the initiative of “Shobar Agey Bangladesh Foundation”, a series of “Swadhinata Concerts” will be held simultaneously in four divisional cities, including Dhaka, on April 11.
Rock icon Mahfuz Anam James is set to electrify audiences in the United States as he gears up for a grand concert in Dallas. The event, titled “Chapter Two: James Live in Dallas”, will take place on June 14 at the Plano Event Centre.
Notably, the concert’s main attraction was the renowned rock artist Nagar Baul James. Other scheduled performers included the bands Chirkutt, Artcell, Shonar Bangla Circus, Bengal Symphony, Bangla Five, Cryptic Fate, Kurighor, Kaaktal, as well as singer Farzana Wahid Shayan, among others.
The Tarunner Utsab (Youth Festival) 2025 is being celebrated across the country to inspire a new Bangladesh with the theme "Come, Let’s Change the Nation, Let’s Change the World”. The festivities will continue to run until February 19.
While most popular bands took the stage, Artcell, one of the main attractions, was unable to perform due to unforeseen circumstances.
The capital’s Manik Mia Avenue was teeming with people from all walks of life since yesterday afternoon, as they waited to catch a glimpse of their favourite artistes.
The Tarunner Utsab (Youth Festival) 2025 is being celebrated across the country to inspire a new Bangladesh with the theme "Come, Let’s Change the Nation, Let’s Change the World”. The festivities will continue to run until February 19.
While most popular bands took the stage, Artcell, one of the main attractions, was unable to perform due to unforeseen circumstances.
The capital’s Manik Mia Avenue was teeming with people from all walks of life since yesterday afternoon, as they waited to catch a glimpse of their favourite artistes.
As part of the annual Victory Month celebrations, an open-air concert, titled “Shobar Agey Bangladesh” (Bangladesh First), has just kicked off in the capital. Held at Manik Mia Avenue, the event is set to run till 11pm today (December 16), bringing together some of the country’s most celebrated artistes and performers.
Each year, a range of programmes are organised to commemorate the Month of Victory, and this year is no different. To celebrate Victory Day, an open-air concert has been scheduled in the capital, featuring James alongside some of the country’s most renowned artistes.
This year's “Riyadh Season”, organised by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Media, features artistes from nine countries, including Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. The 45-day event, which began on October 12, will conclude on November 30.
On a show featuring a stellar lineup, which included the epitomes of '90s Bangla rock — Miles, Nagar Baul, Ark, and Dalchhut — alongside Drockstar Shuvo and the prodigious Oni Hasan, with Jon Kabir, Jamshed Chowdhury, and Kazi Zohad Yazdani, perhaps the most delightful scene was seeing a notable number of attendees who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s.
Originally being among the “Big Three” that popularised rock music in Bangladesh, he has long transcended his status as a musician to become a true cultural icon. The sheer response he derives out of any crowd, in any place and in any situation testifies his ever-lasting popularity among both avid music lovers and casual fans. Indeed, there can only be one 'Guru' and at the moment, it is none other than James.
According to the claims, James was allegedly barred from performing the song during the last eight years of the Awami League's rule due to the political significance of Zia's name. This rumour quickly went viral on social media, causing widespread debate and speculation.
The iconic musician James, known for his brevity, stands as one of the most celebrated figures in the country's band music industry. The singer usually avoids the limelight however, this time, he broke his silence, responding to the students' movement in his distinctive manner. Partha Barua from the band Souls also expressed his concerns on Facebook.
