Ashes concert at Rabindra Sarobar cancelled over safety concerns

A scheduled concert by Ashes at Rabindra Sarobar in Dhanmondi has been cancelled due to safety and crowd management concerns, the band confirmed.

The show, set for today (April 18), was called off after organisers expressed concerns over the probable turnout for the open-air event. In a Facebook post, band vocalist Zunayed Evan said the venue was too small to safely accommodate the expected crowd.

“Organisers informed us they would not be able to manage the number of people expected if Ashes performed, especially given that it is an open concert,” Evan wrote, apologising to fans.

He added that local authorities also raised concerns regarding security and traffic management, leading to a joint decision to cancel the event.

“Looks like we won’t meet at Rabindra Sarobar this time. But we will meet somewhere else—on another night,” he said.

The band has been on an extensive tour schedule, performing 12 concerts across the country between April 1 and 17, including shows in Dhaka, Gazipur and Cumilla.

Fans were expecting the Dhanmondi concert to be another highlight of the band’s ongoing run, but organisers prioritised public safety in making the final decision.