Statement by JMBF on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2026

Paris, France | 26 June 2026: On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deepest solidarity with survivors of torture, the families of victims, and all those around the world who continue to suffer the devastating physical and psychological consequences of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.

JMBF Leadership Participates in International Conference on Decriminalization of Homosexuality in Paris

Paris, France | 26 June 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) President Advocate Shahanur Islam and Secretary General Advocate Mohammad Alamgir participated in the international conference entitled "What Narratives for the Decriminalization of Homosexuality?", held on 25 June 2026 at the Auditorium de l'Hôtel de Ville in Paris. The conference was organized by the Association for the Universal Decriminalization of Homosexuality (ADUH) in partnership with STOP Homophobie and the City of Paris.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Expresses Deep Concern over Arbitrary Mass Arrests and Repression in Connection with Founding Anniversary of the Bangladesh Awami League

Paris, France | 25 June 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern and strongly condemns the widespread repression and arbitrary arrest of more than one thousand leaders, activists, and supporters of the Bangladesh Awami League (BAL) and its affiliated organizations during nationwide special operations conducted over the past 10 days in connection with the 77th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Awami League on 23 June.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Expresses Deep Concern and Strongly Condemns the Mysterious Death of a Jubo League Leader in Prison Custody One Day After His Arrest

Paris, France | 24 June 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation over the mysterious death in prison custody of Nurul Alam, Joint Convener of the Dhemsha Union Jubo League in Satkania Upazila, Chattogram, only one day after his arrest.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Expresses Grave Concern over the Death of Student League Activist Allegedly Due to Torture in DB Custody

Paris, France | 23 June 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its profound concern and strongly condemns the death of Mirza Ishtiaq Ahmed (Pranto), 27, a Bangladesh Chhatra League activist, allegedly following torture while in the custody of the Detective Branch (DB) of the Bangladesh Police in Madhukhali Upazila, Faridpur on 21 June 2026.

BANGLADESH ALERT: Suspension of Construction of the Ram Statue in Gaibandha Under Pressure from Islamist Extremist Groups — A Clear Violation of Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Expression

Paris, France | 22 June 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern and strongly condemns the suspension of the construction of the claimed 81-foot-tall, largest Lord Ram statue in Asia at the Ramchandrapur Temple in Palashbari Upazila, Gaibandha District.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Calls for the Immediate Release of Journalist Arrested Over Report on State Minister

Paris, France | 21 June 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern, strong condemnation, and protest over the arrest and imprisonment of Md. Rezanur Islam, Acting Editor of Dainik Agrojatra Protidin, under the Cyber Security Act following the publication of a news report concerning State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Mir Shahe Alam, in Bogura.

Statement by JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) on World Refugee Day 2026

Paris, France | 20 June 2026: On World Refugee Day 2026, under the official UNHCR theme, "Until Everyone Is Safe," JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) stands in unwavering solidarity with millions of refugees worldwide who have been forced to flee persecution, conflict, violence, and grave human rights violations in search of safety, dignity, and justice.