BANGLADESH ALERT- JMBF Deeply Condemns the Killing of a Pro–Awami League Lawyer in Organised Mob Violence 0... by contact.jmbf
Advocate Nayem Kibria had travelled to Dhaka to seek bail from the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh in a false, politically motivated, and fabricated case filed against him in connection with the so-called anti-discrimination movement of 2024. At the time of the incident, he was staying at his cousin’s residence in Purbachal, Dhaka, to pursue legal remedies.
According to credible reports, at approximately 10:00 p.m., following an alleged minor collision between his private vehicle and a motorcycle, a group of unidentified extremist individuals forcibly dragged him out of his car, subjected him to severe and prolonged physical assault, vandalised his vehicle, and left him critically injured on the roadside. He was later taken to Kurmitola General Hospital, where the attending physician declared him dead.
JMBF asserts that this heinous killing constitutes a clear case of organised mob violence and represents a gross violation of the right to life, personal security, and access to justice, as guaranteed under the Constitution of Bangladesh and international human rights instruments, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
Robert Jean Paul Simon, Chief Adviser of JMBF and prominent French human rights activist, stated, “The killing of Advocate Nayem Kibria is not an isolated incident. Rather, it forms part of a wider pattern of killings, injuries, vandalism, intimidation, and repression carried out through organised mob violence under the current interim government. These acts have reportedly occurred in an environment of official inaction and silence, raising serious concerns regarding state responsibility and impunity.”
According to the JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) Report on the Crackdown against Lawyers in Bangladesh under the Interim Government, at least 849 lawyers across the country have been victimised over the past 14 months through killings, arrests, fabricated cases, and intimidation. Furthermore, at least 197 individuals have reportedly been killed by organised mob violence in the past year alone. To date, none of the perpetrators have been brought to justice.
Advocate Shahanur Islam, Founder President of JMBF and prominent human rights lawyer, stated, “The killing of a lawyer under such circumstances, coupled with the silence and inaction of the interim authorities, reflects a dangerous culture of impunity and poses a serious threat to the independence of the legal profession, democratic norms, and the rule of law. Lawyers must be able to perform their professional duties free from fear, violence, intimidation, or retaliation.”
JMBF therefore calls upon the authorities of Bangladesh to:
- Conduct an immediate, impartial, and independent investigation into the killing of Advocate Nayem Kibria, including the formation of a judicial inquiry commission headed by a Justice of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh;
- Identify, arrest, and prosecute all perpetrators, ensuring prompt, transparent proceedings and exemplary punishment in accordance with the law;
- Ensure full accountability for mob violence and take effective measures to prevent its recurrence;
- Provide adequate protection for lawyers, human rights defenders, and activists;
- Address the misuse of false and politically motivated cases that endanger lives and undermine justice;
- Provide adequate physical, psychological, and financial compensation to the family members of the deceased; and
- Immediately enact a comprehensive Lawyer Protection Act to ensure that lawyers can perform their professional duties without fear.
JMBF also urges the international community, including United Nations human rights mechanisms and relevant Special Rapporteurs, to closely monitor this case and the broader pattern of mob violence and attacks against legal professionals in Bangladesh.
Justice for Advocate Nayem Kibria is not only a demand for accountability—it is a critical test of Bangladesh’s commitment to the rule of law, human rights, and democratic governance.
In solidarity,
Advocate Mohammad Alamgir
Secretary General
JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF)
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