The Joy Bangla Concert, known for bringing popular bands together and attracting a youthful audience, is facing backlash due to violence associated with the quota reform movements' protests.
Following violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at different public universities around the country, celebrities have voiced their support for the quota reform movement. The July 15 incident left approximately 300 people injured, including female students and BCL members. As of July 17 (3:00pm), six fatalities have been reported due to the ongoing unrest.
Prominent entertainment industry figures took to social media to express their views on the issue, highlighting growing concerns over the government's response and the use of force against non-violent protesters.
“I don’t know how else we can help a nation that is repeatedly being wronged other than through our art,” said Ahmed Hasan Sunny, a rising star in the music industry. “We’ve remained an audience, helpless after seeing bombs dropped on civilians, hospitals and innocent children in Gaza. We decided to do something about it.” The young artiste took the challenge to organise a concert in support of Gaza’s hand-in-hand with artist Morshed Mishu, who was already planning to make graffiti to speak up for the oppressed people of Gaza.
The festival boasts an assortment of captivating events, such as the highly anticipated cosplay competition, engaging comic book exhibitions, immersive experience zones, dedicated kids' zones, exceptional performances from hip hop and K-pop, thrilling gaming activities, tantalizing food zones, and thought-provoking panel discussions.
Over the course of the three-day event, a total of 30 bands will take the stage at Dhaka Summer Con 2023. The first day, July 13, will feature performances from eight exclusive bands, including Old Dhaka Diaries, Firoze Jong, Indalo, Bangla Five, Level Five, Owned, Odd Signature, and Dads in the Park. The lineup also includes Hathirpool Sessions, K-Pop Performance, Rayhan Islam Shuvro, and more.
Dhaka Rock Fest 3.0 is all set to end the year with a bang, with day one of the concert beginning today from 11 am at ICCB Expo Zone. A total of 16 bands will be performing today. Organised by Banglalink and Sky Tracker Limited, the two day long musical event will greet audiences with a stellar line-up including Warfaze, Aurthohin, Artcell, AvoidRafa, Mechanix, Subconscious, Cryptic Fate, Karnival, Nemesis and Aftermath, among others.
The Joy Bangla Concert, known for bringing popular bands together and attracting a youthful audience, is facing backlash due to violence associated with the quota reform movements' protests.
Following violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at different public universities around the country, celebrities have voiced their support for the quota reform movement. The July 15 incident left approximately 300 people injured, including female students and BCL members. As of July 17 (3:00pm), six fatalities have been reported due to the ongoing unrest.
Prominent entertainment industry figures took to social media to express their views on the issue, highlighting growing concerns over the government's response and the use of force against non-violent protesters.
“I don’t know how else we can help a nation that is repeatedly being wronged other than through our art,” said Ahmed Hasan Sunny, a rising star in the music industry. “We’ve remained an audience, helpless after seeing bombs dropped on civilians, hospitals and innocent children in Gaza. We decided to do something about it.” The young artiste took the challenge to organise a concert in support of Gaza’s hand-in-hand with artist Morshed Mishu, who was already planning to make graffiti to speak up for the oppressed people of Gaza.
The festival boasts an assortment of captivating events, such as the highly anticipated cosplay competition, engaging comic book exhibitions, immersive experience zones, dedicated kids' zones, exceptional performances from hip hop and K-pop, thrilling gaming activities, tantalizing food zones, and thought-provoking panel discussions.
Over the course of the three-day event, a total of 30 bands will take the stage at Dhaka Summer Con 2023. The first day, July 13, will feature performances from eight exclusive bands, including Old Dhaka Diaries, Firoze Jong, Indalo, Bangla Five, Level Five, Owned, Odd Signature, and Dads in the Park. The lineup also includes Hathirpool Sessions, K-Pop Performance, Rayhan Islam Shuvro, and more.
Dhaka Rock Fest 3.0 is all set to end the year with a bang, with day one of the concert beginning today from 11 am at ICCB Expo Zone. A total of 16 bands will be performing today. Organised by Banglalink and Sky Tracker Limited, the two day long musical event will greet audiences with a stellar line-up including Warfaze, Aurthohin, Artcell, AvoidRafa, Mechanix, Subconscious, Cryptic Fate, Karnival, Nemesis and Aftermath, among others.
