Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- At the beginning of winter, several event organizers announced half a dozen concerts featuring both local and international artists. Alongside popular Bangladeshi bands and singers, artists from India and Pakistan were also included in the lineup.

However, due to security concerns and the lack of administrative permission, these concerts are being canceled one after another. Already, three concerts have been postponed, and there is rising concern among music fans about the fate of the remaining three.

Pakistani singer Ali Azmat was scheduled to perform in Dhaka on November 14. Titled "Legends Live in Dhaka," the concert was also supposed to feature Nagar Baul James. Ali Azmat arrived in Dhaka three days earlier to join...