A legal case has been filed alleging fraud and deception in connection with a cancelled Atif Aslam concert after organisers reportedly failed to refund tickets to buyers.
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The complaint was submitted on December 15, 2025, by Barrister Ahsan Habib Bhuiyan before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Zakir Hossain. The case names the event organisers, including a co-founder of Main Stage Inc, accusing them of misleading the public and failing to process refunds following the cancellation.
Following the filing, the court directed the Detective Branch to investigate the matter and submit a report within fifteen working days.
According to the petition, Main Stage Inc announced on November 16, 2025, that renowned singer Atif Aslam had agreed to perform. Ticket sales began soon after, despite organisers not disclosing the concert venue at the time, raising concerns among potential buyers.
The venue was later announced as the Chinese Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal New Town, while promotional campaigns continued across social media platforms. Fans purchased tickets believing the event was confirmed and fully approved.
On December 12, organisers abruptly announced the postponement of the concert, citing their failure to secure required government approvals. The announcement sparked frustration among ticket holders, as no clear refund process or public apology was provided.
Bhuiyan subsequently issued a legal notice giving organisers 48 hours to explain the refund process and issue a formal apology. He later stated that the organisers neither responded to the notice nor engaged with affected customers.
The complaint also alleges that Bhuiyan was blocked on Facebook after publicly questioning the organisers’ accountability.
On the same day, Atif Aslam confirmed the cancellation, stating that the organisers were unable to obtain necessary permits, security clearances, and fulfil regulatory requirements for large-scale public events.
Public criticism intensified online, with many questioning how tickets were sold without confirmed official permissions and safeguards in place.
