"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 a brutal war of independence. The concert featured performances by notable artists, including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and Billy Preston. The concert was one of the first large-scale benefit events in music history, raising over $12 million for relief efforts. It was also significant for its impact on the music industry, inspiring future charity concerts and collaborations. The event was later released as an album and a film, further spreading its message and raising additional funds for the cause.