The cancellation was confirmed in an official statement issued by the organising company. Alongside announcing the decision, EQube Entertainment provided details of the refund arrangements for people who had already purchased tickets.
According to the organisers, refund applications submitted by some ticket holders have already been processed within 24 hours. Other customers have been asked to check their email for a refund notification containing a ‘Get my refund’ option. By clicking on the option, they can submit their preferred payment details through bKash, Nagad or a bank account.
The company has assured customers that refunds will be processed within 24 hours of completing the application. Those who have not received the notification email have been advised to check their spam folders, as the message may have been filtered there.
Ticket holders will have until 16 November to request refunds through their preferred payment method. Customers who fail to submit an application within the specified period will receive an automatic refund through the card or mobile financial service account used to purchase their tickets. However, this process may take between seven and 10 working days.
Explaining the reasons behind the cancellation, EQube Entertainment Managing Director Drohi Ahsan said the company did not consider it safe to organise large-scale concerts under the prevailing circumstances.
He clarified that the authorities had not issued any formal prohibition against holding the events. Nevertheless, the organisers had taken into account informal advice from the authorities, as well as the overall security situation in the country, before reaching their decision.
Ahsan also confirmed that the matter had been discussed with Lucky Ali before the final decision was made. After considering the potential risks, the organisers concluded that proceeding with the concerts would not be appropriate.
The announcement has disappointed music lovers in Bangladesh, many of whom had been eagerly anticipating the singer’s performances. His planned visit was particularly significant as it would have marked his return to the country after a gap of nearly three years.
Lucky Ali has earned widespread recognition across South Asia for his distinctive voice and soulful musical style. He is particularly popular for songs such as ‘O Sanam’ and ‘Ek Pal Ka Jeena’, which have remained favourites among generations of listeners. His contribution to Bollywood music, alongside his independent musical projects, has helped him build a loyal following.
The planned concerts in Dhaka and Chattogram were expected to attract considerable interest, especially among fans who wanted to experience his familiar songs in a live setting. His return after such a long interval had added to the anticipation surrounding the events.
However, security concerns have now brought the plans to an abrupt end. The organisers have not announced any alternative dates for the concerts. Their immediate priority, they say, is to ensure that all eligible ticket holders receive their money back through the stated refund process.
For fans who had been looking forward to welcoming the singer back to Bangladesh, the cancellation is a considerable disappointment.
