BANGLADESH ALERT: Four Battery-Run Rickshaw Owners-Workers’ Leaders Sentenced to Imprisonment

JMBF Expresses Grave Concern over Rapid Sentencing and Calls for Their Immediate Release

Paris, France | 6 October 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses grave concern over the arrest of four leaders associated with the Battery-Run Rickshaw Owners-Workers’ Unity Council in the Sabujbagh area of Dhaka and their subsequent sentencing to six months’ rigorous imprisonment.

PRESS RELEASE: JMBF Publishes Six-Month Monitoring Report on Politically Motivated Arbitrary Arrests of Children in Bangladesh

At Least 187 Children Arbitrarily Arrested in Six Months, 127 Under Anti-Terrorism Act

Paris, France | 5 October 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has published its six-month monitoring report (April–September 2026) on politcally motivated arbitrary arrest of children in Bangladesh under the newly formed government led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

BANGLADESH ALERT: 289 JASAD Leaders, Activists and Supporters, Including a Journalist Leader, Detained Following Jubo Dal Attack on JASAD Delegates’ Meeting in Dhaka

JMBF Expresses Deep Concern and Strongly Condemns the Incident, Demands the Immediate and Unconditional Release of All Detainees, and Calls for an International Investigation into the Attack

Paris, France | 27 September 2026: France-based international human rights organisation JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses deep concern and strongly condemns the forcible intrusion and physical attack by leaders and activists of the Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal on a pre-scheduled Central Delegates’ Meeting of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD) at its central office in Gulistan, Dhaka.

URGENT APPEAL: Arbitrary Arrest of Awami League Leader Md. Sazedul Islam Sentu and S. M. Monirul Islam Saju in Naogaon

JMBF calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Md. Sazedul Islam Sentu and S. M. Monirul Islam Saju and withdrawal of politically motivated charges against them.

Paris, France | 25 September 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) urgently seeks your intervention regarding the reported arbitrary arrests and subsequent imprisonment of Md. Sazedul Islam @ Sentu (44), Former General Secretaryof the Atrai Upazila Swechchhasebak League, and S. M. Monirul Islam Saju, former General Secretary of the Badalgachhi Upazila Jubo League, in Naogaon District, Bangladesh soley due to political opinion and belief.

URGENT APPEAL: Ensure the Immediate and Unconditional Release of Advocate Abul Bashar and an Independent Investigation into the Mob Assault Against Him

JMBF calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Advocate Abul Bashar, the withdrawal of the politically motivated charges, and an independent investigation into the reported mob assault.

Paris, France | 18 September 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) urgently seeks your intervention regarding the reported mob assault, subsequent arbitrary arrest and imprisonment of Advocate Abul Bashar, a practising lawyer, former Executive Committee member of the Dhaka Bar Association, and member of the Central Committee of the Bangladesh Awami League Legal Aid Council.

BANGLADESH ALERT: Arbitrary Mass Arrests of More Than 200 Awami League Leaders and Activists Nationwide over Peaceful Processions in Three Days

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Paris, France | 14 September 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), a France-based international human rights organisation, expresses deep concern and strongly condemns the arbitrary mass arrests of leaders, activists and supporters of the Bangladesh Awami League and its affiliated organisations. Participation in—or preparations to participate in—peaceful processions has been characterised as terrorist and anti-state activity. 

BANGLADESH ALERT: Arbitrary Mass Arrests of 32 Awami League Leaders, Activists & Supporters in Gazipur and Netrokona

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Paris, France | 29 August 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern and unequivocal condemnation over the arbitrary mass arrests of at least 32 leaders, activists and supporters of the Bangladesh Awami League (AL), Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), Jubo League and affiliated political groups in Gazipur and Netrokona on 28 August 2026, following alleged political processions, gatherings and the expression of political slogans.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Strongly Condemns Arbitrary Arrest of 11 Lawyers, Including Five Women, Under Anti-Terrorism Act in Chottogram

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Paris, France | 16 August 2026: France-based international human rights organisation JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its grave concern and strongest condemnation over the reported arbitrary arrest of 11 lawyers, including five women associated with the Chattogram District Bar Association, in the Double Mooring area of Chattogram on the night of 15 August 2026.

BANGLADESH ALERT: Arbitrary Mass Arrest of 53 Awami League and Affiliated Organisation Leaders and Activists, Including Women, in Dhaka

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Paris, France | 14 August 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), a France-based international human rights organisation, expresses its deep concern, strong condemnation, and protest over the arbitrary mass arrest, under the Anti-Terrorism Act, of 53 leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Awami League and its affiliated organisations from a residential building in the Bhatara area of Dhaka on the night of 13 August.

BANGLADESH ALERT: Arbitrary Mass Arrests of Bangladesh Awami League Activists under the Anti-Terrorism Act

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Paris, France | 02 August 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), a France-based international human rights organisation, expresses its deep concern, strong condemnation, and protest over the continuing arbitrary mass arrests in Bangladesh in connection with political programmes, the misuse of the Anti-Terrorism Act, and the imposition of punitive measures against children.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Strongly Condemns Mob Vigilantism and Arbitrary Arrests of Individuals Accused of Consensual Same-Sex Relationships

Paris, France | 2 July 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its strongest condemnation of, and profound concern over, the recent incidents involving mob vigilantism, arbitrary arrests, unlawful detention, and the criminal prosecution of individuals accused of engaging in consensual same-sex relationships following incidents that occurred in Faridpur and Barguna on 20 June and 11 June 2026, respectively.

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 over the Arbitrary Mass Arrests and Misuse of the Anti-Terrorism Act Against More Than Three Hundred Individuals of the Awami League for Participating in Peaceful Political Rallies

Paris, France | 08 June 2026: France-based international human rights organization, JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), expresses its deep concern, profound outrage, and strong protest regarding the arbitrary mass arrests, politically motivated cases, judicial harassment, and misuse of the Anti-Terrorism Act against more than three hundred leaders, activists, and supporters of the Bangladesh Awami League, Bangladesh Chhatra League, and Jubo League during the first week of June for exercising their constitutional rights to participate in peaceful rallies, assemblies, and political expression in Bangladesh.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Expresses Deep Concern and Strong Protest Over the Arbitrary Arrest of 49 Individuals, Including 17 Children, for Participating in a Peaceful Rally in Noakhali

Paris, France | 7 June 2026: The France-based international human rights organization, JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), expresses its deep concern and strong protest over the arbitrary arrest of 49 activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League and Jubo League, including 17 children, in Noakhali solely for participating in a peaceful rally and assembly.

JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) Holds Bilateral Meeting with International League Against Arbitrary Detention (ILAAD) in Paris

Paris, France | 6 June 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) held a bilateral meeting with the International League Against Arbitrary Detention (ILAAD) in Paris on 5 May 2026 to discuss the current human rights situation in Bangladesh, particularly concerns regarding arbitrary detention, and to explore avenues for future cooperation.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Strongly Condemns the Arrest of More Than One Hundred People for Allegedly Chanting “Joy Bangla”

Paris, France | 2 June 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation over the arrest, detention, and prosecution under the Anti-Terrorism Act of more than one hundred individuals across Bangladesh during the tenure of the current BNP-led government for allegedly chanting the slogan “Joy Bangla.”

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Condemns Persecution of Students in Dhaka Over Allegations of Homosexuality

Paris, France | 15 May 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses deep concern and strong condemnation over the detention, mental torture, handover to police, sentencing through a mobile court, and cancellation of dormitory seats of several students at the Government Unani and Ayurvedic Medical College in Dhaka on allegations of “homosexuality.” JMBF states that this incident constitutes a clear violation of the fundamental human rights guaranteed by the Constitution of Bangladesh and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The organization therefore calls for an immediate, impartial investigation and appropriate legal action against those responsible for these human rights violations.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Condemns Escalating Attacks on LGBTQ+ Communities in Bangladesh

Paris, France | 11 April 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses deep concern, strong condemnation, and outrage over ongoing incidents of violence, harassment, arrests, and state impunity targeting gender and sexual minority communities, including gay and transgender individuals, in Bangladesh.

BANGLADESH ALERT: Deep Concern over Arbitrary Arrest and Due Process Violations in the Case of Former Speaker Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury

Paris, France | 8 April 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses deep concern and strong condemnation regarding the recent arrest, detention, and judicial treatment of lawyer, former Member of Parliament, and former Speaker of the National Parliament of Bangladesh, Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury. The circumstances surrounding her arrest and the legal proceedings against her raise serious and credible concerns about violations of due process, judicial fairness, and Bangladesh’s obligations under international human rights law.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Deeply Concerned Over the Arrest of 2 Lawyers in Sunamganj

Paris, France | 27 March 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses deep concern and strongly condemns the arrest of two lawyers, Advocate Monish Kanti Dey (Mintu) and Advocate Mizanur Rahman (Shamim), and the filing of a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act against 27 lawyers on 26 March, following an incident in Sunamganj where lawyers paid tribute to the martyrs on the occasion of Independence and National Day by placing wreaths at the memorial and chanting patriotic slogans.