BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Deeply Concerned Over Brutal Police and Military Crackdown on Engineering Students and Ganadhikar Parishad Leaders in Dhaka

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Paris, France | 31 August 2025: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), a France-based human rights organization, expresses deep concern and strong condemnation over the horrific violence perpetrated by police and military forces against peaceful protests by engineering students and leaders of the Ganadhikar Parishad in Dhaka on 27 and 29 August 2025.

JMBF firmly believes that the barbaric attacks on engineering students and Ganadhikar Parishad leaders constitute a clear violation of Article 35(5) of the Constitution of Bangladesh and the fundamental human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

One Year of the Yunus Regime: Extrajudicial Killings and Custodial Deaths Persist in Bangladesh

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By Advocate Shahanur Islam

When the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus assumed power in August 2024, following the collapse of the Awami League administration, expectations ran high. The leadership pledged to strengthen democracy, restore the rule of law, and protect human rights. Yet, one year on, evidence suggests that these aspirations remain far from realized.

Between August 2024 and July 2025, Bangladesh recorded sixty incidents of extrajudicial killings and custodial deaths, resulting in seventy victims, according to monitoring by JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF). Of these, thirty-three incidents were linked to law enforcement and security forces, accounting for forty-three deaths, while twenty-seven deaths occurred inside prisons. These figures point to persistent structural weaknesses within the justice and security systems.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Strongly Condemns and Expresses Deep Concern Over the Death of Jubo Dal Leader Asif Shikder Due to Torture by Joint Forces in Dhaka

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Paris, France; July 24, 2025: France-based human rights organization JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its profound concern and strong condemnation over the death of Asif Shikder, a leader of the Jubo Dal’s Ward No. 93 unit, who died on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Mirpur, Dhaka, as a result of inhumane torture in the custody of joint forces.

JMBF firmly believes that the killing of Jubo Dal leader Asif Shikder at the hands of joint forces constitutes a gross violation of human rights and sends a horrifying message regarding the state of democracy, justice, and the rule of law in Bangladesh.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Expresses Deep Concern Over the Bloody Suppression of Peaceful Student Movement in Dhaka

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Paris, France; July 23, 2025: The France-based human rights organization Justicemakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern, strong condemnation, and protest over the brutal assault by police and military forces on peaceful and unarmed students on July 22, 2025, in front of the Secretariat and in Gulistan, Dhaka. The students were attacked with batons, sound grenades, and tear gas, injuring over a hundred.

Additionally, on July 21, at Uttara Milestone School and College in Dhaka, a military jet crash reportedly died a huge number of students, teachers, and staff. While speaking to the media about the number of casualties, several students—including the school principal—were violently assaulted by members of the Bangladesh army.

PRESS RELEASE: Congratulations to the Interim Government of Bangladesh on Signing the MoU for Establishing the UN Human Rights Office in Dhaka: Immediate Priority Must Be Given to Investigating the Gopalganj Shooting Incident

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Paris, France; 18 July 2025: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) extends its sincere congratulations and best wishes to the United Nations and the Interim Government of Bangladesh for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a regional office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Dhaka, aimed at protecting and promoting human rights in the country.

The MoU, signed in Geneva between UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk and Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam, is regarded by JMBF as a landmark step towards improving the human rights situation in Bangladesh.

Press & Public Statement: JMBF Strongly Condemns the Extrajudicial Killings of Miraz Hossain and Md. Jummon by Joint Forces in Dhaka

Paris, France; February 21, 2025: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), a France-based human rights organization, vehemently condemns the extrajudicial killings of Miraz Hossain (25) and Md. Jummon (26) by joint forces, led by Bangladesh Army personnel, in the Mohammadpur area of Dhaka on the night of February 19, 2025. This horrifying incident raises serious alarm about the ongoing practice of extrajudicial killings and the disturbing disregard for human rights under the pretence of law enforcement, signifying a grave violation of fundamental human rights.

JMBF asserts that the extrajudicial killings of Miraz and Jummon flagrantly violate both Bangladesh's Constitution and international human rights law. Bangladesh is a signatory to international agreements such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the Convention Against Torture (CAT), which explicitly prohibit arbitrary executions and the use of excessive force by authorities. These rights are non-negotiable, and the government of Bangladesh is bound by these obligations. Thus, we demand that the Bangladesh government uphold its international legal commitments and ensure a thorough investigation of these deaths in line with both national and international human rights standards.

Press & Public Statement: JMBF Strongly Condemns the Extrajudicial Killing of Md. Touhidul Islam Due to Inhumane Torture by Joint Forces in Kumilla

Paris, France; February 1, 2025: France-based legal and human rights organization, JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), expresses its deepest outrage and condemnation over the alleged extrajudicial killing of Md. Touhidul Islam, a 40-year-old leader of the Jubo Dal, reportedly died due to inhumane torture inflicted by joint forces led by the Bangladesh Army on January 31, 2025, in Cumilla.

This heinous act of extrajudicial killing represents a gross violation of human rights as declared by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution of Bangladesh, national laws, and international human rights instruments to which Bangladesh is a party.

JMBF demands an immediate, impartial, and transparent investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of Md. Touhidul Islam. This investigation must be conducted by a justice of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, not under military jurisdiction, to ensure credibility and justice.

STATEMENT: JMBF Gravely Concerned Over Recent Death of Three Individuals Due to Torture by Law Enforcement Agencies

Paris, France; December 16, 2024: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) strongly condemns the heinous and unlawful acts of torture and killing carried out by law enforcement agencies in Bangladesh, which have resulted in the tragic deaths of three individuals: Rafiqul Islam Dudu, Hazrat Ali, and Atiq Hasan Sardar on December 13, 06, and 03, 2024, respectively. These incidents, which occurred in the first half of December 2024, highlight a disturbing pattern of police, army, and joint force brutality and blatant violations of both national and international human rights standards.

JMBF is horrified by the alleged gross human rights violations committed by law enforcement officers, who are entrusted with the duty of protecting citizens, not causing harm under the present interim government led by Nobel laureate for peace, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yunus. These individuals were subjected to extreme torture and inhumane treatment, leading to their deaths under suspicious circumstances.

STATEMENT: JMBF Strongly Condemns the Brutal Killing of Garment Worker by Law Enforcement Agencies in Dhaka

Paris, France; October 01, 2024: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses deep concern and outrage over the brutal killing of Kausar Hossain Khan, a sewing operator for Mango Tex Limited, who was fatally shot by law enforcement agencies during a clash between garment workers and law enforcers in Savar’s Ashulia on September 30, 2024. This heartbreaking incident, which resulted in a tragic death and left several workers injured, represents a gross violation of human rights and underscores the ongoing injustices faced by workers in Bangladesh's garment industry, where their fundamental rights are often disregarded.

STATEMENT: JMBF Gravely Concerned about the Alleged Death of Sohrab Hossain and Shafiqul Islam Due to Torture in Gaibandha

Paris, France; September 11, 2024: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) is profoundly outraged and horrified by the reported torture by law enforcement agencies in Gaibandha, resulting in the deaths of Sohrab Hossain and Shafiqul Islam and severe injuries to three other individuals.

STATEMENT: JMBF Expresses Grave Concern Over Alleged Torture and Degrading Treatment by Army Officials in Bangladesh

The JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has voiced deep concern over recent reports of brutal torture and degrading treatment by members of the Bangladesh Army, targeting former ruling party members, supporters, and activists of the Bangladesh Awami League and its affiliated organizations.