Bangladeshi singer Rabi Chowdhury has expressed alarm over shots being fired at fellow musician Asif Akbar’s private car, condemning the incident and calling for greater protection for artists. He has also urged the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to identify those responsible and establish the motive behind the shooting.
In a post on his Facebook account, Chowdhury voiced his anger over the incident and questioned whether artists could feel safe. He called on the authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack and ensure that those involved were held accountable.
“After waking up, I saw that my brother Asif Akbar’s car had been attacked. We artists dedicate our lives to entertaining people through music; we do not take lives. Are we all safe? I strongly protest and condemn this incident. An investigation should establish who was responsible. We want security for our lives,” Chowdhury wrote.
His remarks reflect concern within Bangladesh’s entertainment industry following the incident. Several other celebrities have also reacted to the shooting, expressing their dismay over what happened to Akbar’s vehicle. However, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.
The shooting took place early on Saturday, 24 October, in front of Bishal Centre in Moghbazar, Dhaka, when shots were fired at Akbar’s private car. According to the police, the singer was not inside the vehicle at the time and therefore escaped physical injury.
Although Akbar was unharmed, the incident has raised questions about the circumstances that led to the shooting and whether the vehicle was deliberately targeted. The identities of those responsible and their possible motives have not yet been established.
There is also no confirmed information linking the incident to any personal or professional dispute involving the singer. Until the findings of an investigation become available, any claims about the motive or those responsible would be speculative.
A thorough investigation is needed to establish what happened, determine why the car was targeted and identify those involved. Reliable evidence and the findings of the authorities will be essential to clarifying the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Chowdhury’s response has also drawn attention to the wider issue of personal security for musicians and other public figures. Artists regularly attend concerts, public gatherings and professional events, and their ability to work safely is an important concern for the cultural sector.
The singer’s message is clear: artists should be able to pursue their profession without fearing for their lives. His call for security and accountability highlights the need to address the incident through a proper investigation rather than speculation.
For now, the motive behind the shooting remains unknown. The investigation will be crucial in establishing the facts, identifying those responsible and determining what action should follow.
