On Bangladesh’s Victory Day, remembering a landmark concert that grabbed the world’s attention
Organised by George Harrison at the behest of Ravi Shankar, the Concert for Bangladesh raised awareness about the independence struggle – and humanitarian aid. A poster for the Concert for Bangladesh in Dhaka s LIberation War Museum. | Jewel Samad/AFP
How many countries have had marquee musicians perform for their benefit even while they were in the throes of being born? How many countries became household names overnight, even before they come into existence, due to the awareness such concerts and songs brought about? How many countries have honored the memory of a musician in their Liberation War Museum?