PRESS RELEASE: JMBF Exposes Persecution of 2,051 Teachers and Students Across 229 Higher Education Institutions in Bangladesh

New Report Reveals Widespread Academic Exclusion, Politically Motivated Disciplinary Measures, Campus Violence, Arbitrary Arrests and Discrimination Since August 2024

Paris, France | 10 November 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), an independent international human rights organisation based in Paris, today released its Special Report titled “Persecution of Teachers and Students in Bangladesh’s Higher Education Sector: Academic Exclusion, Coercion and the Struggle for Justice and Accountability (August 2024–October 2026)”, documenting serious human rights violations affecting teachers, academics and students across Bangladesh.

SPECIAL REPORT: Persecution of Teachers and Students in Bangladesh’s Higher Education Sector

Academic Exclusion, Coercion and the Struggle for Justice and Accountability | August 2024–October 2026

Paris, France | 10 November 2026: Between August 2024 and October 2026, JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) monitored, documented, and verified reports of persecution against teachers and students in Bangladesh’s higher education sector on the grounds of their political opinions, including actual or perceived affiliation with the Bangladesh Awami League, and their sexual orientation.

BANGLADESH ALERT: Politically Motivated Arrest and Imprisonment of Veteran Journalist Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury

JMBF Strongly Condemns the arrest and imprisonment of the Journalist for His Pro–Awami League and Pro–Liberation War Political Identity

Paris, France | 6 November 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) strongly condemns the arrest and imprisonment of veteran journalist Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury, Chairman of DBC News and Editor and Publisher of The Daily Observer, in connection with a murder case arising from the July 2024 protests in Bangladesh.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Condemns BNP Government’s Brutal Crackdown on Garment Workers’ Protests in Bangladesh

At Least 1 Worker Killed, Over 210 Injured, 216 Arrested, 19,521 Accused in 18 Criminal Cases, and Financial Investigations Targeting 225 Individuals and Institutions

Paris, France | 6 November 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) strongly condemns the recent brutal repression of garment workers protesting for fair wages and basic labour rights in Bangladesh. JMBF also expresses grave concern over the reported killing of a garment worker, widespread police violence, arbitrary arrests, attacks allegedly carried out by activists of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and the mass filing of criminal cases against thousands of people.

BANGLADESH ALERT: Police Torture and Arbitrary Arrests of Garment Workers During Peaceful Protests

JMBF Condemns Police Torture and Arbitrary Arrests, Demands Immediate Release of Detained Workers and Labour Leaders, Independent Investigations and Accountability

Paris, France | 01 November 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) strongly condemns police torture and arbitrary arrests targeting garment workers, including women, as well as students passing through the area, during peaceful demonstrations in Ashulia, Gazipur and Dhaka’s Mirpur on 31 October and 1 November 2026. JMBF demands independent investigations into police abuses and arbitrary arrests, accountability for those responsible, and protection of detained workers and labour leaders.

PRESS RELEASE: JMBF Documents Sexual Violence Against 274 Boys in Bangladesh over Ten Months

199 incidents across 61 districts; five deaths recorded; madrasa teachers accused in cases involving 131 children

Paris, France | 1 November 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) today released its ten-month monitoring report documenting 199 incidents of sexual violence involving 274 boy children in Bangladesh between 1 January and 31 October 2026. Behind these figures are children whose safety was violated in classrooms, residential institutions, homes and familiar neighbourhoods—often by people they knew or were expected to trust.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Condemns Alleged Extrajudicial Killing of Fisherman by River Police in Barishal, Four Others Injured

JMBF Demands UN-Supported Investigation into Alleged River Police Shooting in Barishal, Urges Criminal Accountability, Witness Protection and an End to Extrajudicial Killings in Bangladesh

Paris, France | 30 October 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) strongly condemns the alleged extrajudicial killing of fisherman Akhtar Hossain Howlader (40), reportedly shot dead by River Police personnel, and the gunshot injuries sustained by four other fishermen during an alleged fisheries enforcement operation in the Meghna River at Hizla, Barishal, on 29 October 2026.

BANGLADESH ALERT: Death Sentence Against Awami League Leader Mahbub Ul Alam Hanif Following Trial in Absentia

JMBF Raises Grave Concerns Over Alleged Violations of International Fair Trial Standards and Calls for an Immediate Moratorium on Executions

Paris, France | 29 October 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) strongly condemns the allegedly politically motivated death sentence imposed on Bangladesh Awami League Joint General Secretary Mahbub Ul Alam Hanif by International Crimes Tribunal-2 on 29 October 2026, following a trial conducted in his absence.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Condemns Bangladesh Police Chief’s “Crossfire” Remarks

JMBF demands an independent investigation, accountability and protection of the right to life following the IGP’s reported remarks.

Paris, France | 27 October 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) strongly condemns the reported remarks of Bangladesh’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Md Ali Hossain Fakir, suggesting that “crossfire” could be carried out if necessary with government permission.

PRESS RELEASE: JMBF Reports 2,774 Children and Adolescents Arrested or Detained in Bangladesh in One Month

JMBF urges Bangladesh to end mass arrests of children and adolescents, conduct independent investigations and protect their rights.

Paris, France | 26 October 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) today published its monitoring report on Mass Arrests and Detentions of Children and Adolescents in Bangladesh over One Month, documenting the arrests and detentions of 2,774 children and adolescents across 12 incidents and operation series in four divisions and eight districts between 23 September and 22 October 2026.