Over the past month, Dhaka has witnessed an unusual string of international concert cancellations. From Pakistan’s Azmat Ali to India’s Anuv Jain, and from Pakistan’s Jal Band to Bangladesh’s own Kabish, music enthusiasts have seen eagerly awaited shows abruptly called off. Among the affected artists was the celebrated Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, whose scheduled concert […]

Dhaka’s exciting winter concert season has been hit by a major crisis. Event promoters had initially announced around six concerts featuring international artists from India and Pakistan. However, one after another, these shows are being scrapped or postponed. The central problem is security: organisers are failing to obtain the necessary administrative permissions for these large-scale […]

Rumours had recently emerged that Atif Aslam’s concert, scheduled for 13 December at the Bashundhara field, might be cancelled. This followed the news that another Pakistani artist, Ali Azmat’s concert had been called off due to security concerns. The organisers of Atif Aslam’s event were accused of not yet having contacted the venue authorities, prompting […]

Pakistani superstar Atif Aslam is returning to the capital to thrill his Bangladeshi fans once again. Following his unforgettable performances at last year’s ‘Let’s Viva Art and Music Festival’ and ‘Magical Night 2.0’, music lovers across Dhaka are eagerly awaiting his next concert. The upcoming event, titled ‘Atif Aslam at Main Stage Show’, promises a […]