The Concert for Bangladesh was a groundbreaking benefit concert held on August 1, 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Organized by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar, the event aimed to raise awareness and funds for the humanitarian crisis in East Pakistan, which later became Bangladesh after its liberation war. The concert featured performances by notable artists, including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and Ringo Starr. It was one of the first large-scale charity concerts in history, raising over $12 million for refugees and setting a precedent for future benefit events.