JMBF Explores Collaboration with Prison Insider France on Prison Documentation in Bangladesh

Paris, France | 18 March 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) held a virtual meeting with Prison Insider, France, on 18 March 2026, marking a significant step toward potential collaboration on documenting prison conditions in Bangladesh.

BANGLADESH ALERT: Immediately Release Imprisoned Sick, Elderly, and Female Journalists

Paris, France | Date: 12 March 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses deep concern and strong condemnation over the continued detention of several prominent senior journalists in Bangladesh for more than a year without trial in politically motivated cases solely because of their professional work.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Condemns Police ‘Special Directive’ on Politically Motivated Shown Arrests

Paris, France | 26 February 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses deep concern, anger, and strong condemnation over the “special directive” issued on 24 February 2026 by Rajshahi Range Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mohammad Shahjahan.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Expresses Condemnation Over the Disgraceful Attack on the Judiciary

Paris, France; 24 February 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses deep concern and strong condemnation over the recent extreme disorder, pushing and shoving at the bench, forced entry into the courtroom, and intimidating and disrespectful behavior toward the judge allegedly carried out by lawyers aligned with the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) at the Court of the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate in Barishal.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF expresses deep concern and strong condemnation over the death of Awami League leader Ramesh Chandra Sen due to medical negligence in Dinajpur

Paris, France | 7 February 2026: The human rights organization JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern, strong anger and severe condemnation over the tragic death of Bangladesh Awami League Presidium Member, former State Minister for Water Resources and former five-time elected Member of Parliament from the Thakurgaon-1 constituency, Mr. Ramesh Chandra Sen, who passed away this morning, 7 February, due to the failure to ensure timely and adequate medical treatment while in custody at Dinajpur Prison.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Expresses Strong Protest and Deep Concern over the Alleged Death of a Youth due to Torture by Army Personnel in Satkhira

Paris, France | 30 January 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern, outrage, and strong protest over allegations regarding the death of a young man named Ismail Hossain (22), allegedly due to brutal torture by members of an army patrol on the evening of Thursday, 29 January, in the Kakbashia Bazar area of Ashashuni Upazila, Satkhira District.

The July Mass Uprising Ordinance 2026: Legalized Impunity and a Catastrophe for Justice in Bangladesh

By Advocate Shahanur Islam

On 25 January 2026, the Government of Bangladesh issued the July Mass Uprising (Protection and Determination of Liability) Ordinance, 2026, a presidential decree that grants sweeping immunity to all participants in the July 2024 uprising. According to the ordinance, all civil and criminal cases filed against the participants are to be withdrawn, no new cases may be filed, and ongoing proceedings are to be stayed upon application. Even in cases of serious criminal allegations, including murder, the ordinance transfers the investigative responsibility from the judiciary to the National Human Rights Commission, while simultaneously shielding current and former law enforcement personnel from accountability in certain circumstances.

JOINT STATEMENT: Lawyer Killed in Mob Violence While Seeking High Court Bail in False and Fabricated Case Linked to Anti-Discrimination Movement in Bangladesh

France, Poland, Egypt, India, Srilanka, Kazakhstan, Indonesia | 09 January 2026: We, the undersigned human rights organizations, bar associations and individual legal experts, express our deep shock and grave concern over the brutal killing of Advocate Nayem Kibria (35), a pro–Awami League lawyer and practicing member of the Pabna District Judge Court, who was beaten to death by an organized mob in the Bashundhara Residential Area of Dhakaon the night of 31 December 2025.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Expresses Deep Concern and Strong Condemnation Over the Brutal Torture of a Bus Driver by an Assistant Superintendent of Police in Sapahar, Naogaon

Paris, France | 07 January 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern, outrage, and strongest condemnation over the brutal torture of an innocent bus driver by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shamoli Rani Barman, her husband, and her bodyguard at the Sapahar Circle in Naogaon district.

Simultaneously, JMBF strongly urges the immediate initiation of an independent, impartial, and credible judicial investigation led by a sitting Judge of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh against the accused Assistant Superintendent of Police, her husband, and the involved bodyguard. JMBF further demands that all accused persons be relieved of all official duties during the pendency of the investigation.

JMBF's Annual Activity Report 2025

The year 2025 marked a significant phase of growth, consolidation, and global engagement for JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF). As a diaspora-led human rights organization based in France, JMBF continued its mission to promote human rights, social justice, rule of law, democratic values, and protection for marginalized communities—particularly those connected to Bangladesh.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Deeply Condemns the Killing of a Pro–Awami League Lawyer in Organised Mob Violence

Paris, France | 01 January 2026: Paris-based human rights organisation JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) is deeply shocked and gravely concerned over the brutal killing of Advocate Nayem Kibria (35), a pro–Awami League lawyer and a practising member of the Pabna District Judge Court, who was beaten to death by an organised mob in the Bashundhara Residential Area of Dhaka on the night of 31 December 2025.

JMBF Compiled One Year eNewsletter 2025

 JMBF Compiled One Yearl ENewsletter 2025 by JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF)

JMBF Quarterly eNewsletter December 2025 | HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026!

12. JMBF Quarterly eNewsletter, December 2025 by JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF)

PRESS STATEMENT: JMBF Deeply Concerned Over the Announcement of the National Parliamentary Election Schedule Excluding Participation of the Bangladesh Awami League

“বাংলা ভাষার সম্পূর্ণ সংস্করণ দেখার জন্য, নিচে স্ক্রল করে ‘More’ এ ক্লিক করুন।” "Pour consulter les versions complètes en français, faites défiler vers le bas et cliquez sur ‘Voir plus’.”

Paris, France | 13 December 2025: The France-based human rights organization JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation over the announcement of the schedule for the 13th National Parliamentary Election of Bangladesh by the Bangladesh Election Commission on 11 December, excluding the country’s largest, oldest, and Liberation War–leading political party, Bangladesh Awami League, from participating in the election by banning it through an executive order.

JMBF & HRDP Jointly Celebrate International Human Rights Day 2025

“বাংলা ভাষার সম্পূর্ণ সংস্করণ দেখার জন্য, নিচে স্ক্রল করে ‘More’ এ ক্লিক করুন।” "Pour consulter les versions complètes en français, faites défiler vers le bas et cliquez sur ‘Voir plus’.”

Paris, France | December 11, 2025: The Paris-based human rights organisation JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) and the Khulna-based organisation Human Rights Development Project (HRDP) jointly commemorated International Human Rights Day 2025 on December 10 through coordinated activities in both France and Bangladesh.

STATEMENT of JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) on the Occasion of International Human Rights Day 2025

“বাংলা ভাষার সম্পূর্ণ সংস্করণ দেখার জন্য, নিচে স্ক্রল করে ‘More’ এ ক্লিক করুন।” "Pour consulter les versions complètes en français, faites défiler vers le bas et cliquez sur ‘Voir plus’.”

Paris, France | 10 December 2025: As countries across the world continue working to uphold the universal values of human rights including equality, dignity and freedom on International Human Rights Day 2025, the alarming deterioration of the human rights situation under the Interim Government in Bangladesh has become a matter of deep concern. JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) firmly believes that the current situation in Bangladesh is not only worrying but also a direct threat to democratic values and the rule of law.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Expresses Deep Concern and Strong Condemnation Over Police Brutality Against Recent Peaceful Protests in Dhaka

“বাংলা ভাষার সম্পূর্ণ সংস্করণ দেখার জন্য, নিচে স্ক্রল করে ‘More’ এ ক্লিক করুন।” "Pour consulter les versions complètes en français, faites défiler vers le bas et cliquez sur ‘Voir plus’.”

Paris, France | 5 December 2025: The France-based international human rights organization JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation over police brutality during the peaceful "Jamuna March" organized by left-wing political parties protesting the transfer of Chittagong Port terminals to a foreign company on 4 December, and during the peaceful "Jamuna-bound march" by BCS examinees demanding a postponement of the written exams on 25 November 2025.

PRESS STATEMENT: JMBF Congratulates the Decision to Establish a Separate Supreme Court Secretariat to Ensure Full Independence of the Judiciary

“বাংলা ভাষার সম্পূর্ণ সংস্করণ দেখার জন্য, নিচে স্ক্রল করে ‘More’ এ ক্লিক করুন।” "Pour consulter les versions complètes en français, faites défiler vers le bas et cliquez sur ‘Voir plus’.”

Paris | 1 December 2025: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) warmly congratulates and expresses its gratitude to the Government of Bangladesh for issuing the ‘Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance, 2025’. Through this ordinance, Bangladesh has reached a significant milestone in fulfilling the long-standing demand to ensure the full independence of the judiciary.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Deeply Concerned Over the Deaths of Shahadat Hossain and Moktar Hossain Allegedly in Torture in DB Custody

“বাংলা ভাষার সম্পূর্ণ সংস্করণ দেখার জন্য, নিচে স্ক্রল করে ‘More’ এ ক্লিক করুন।” "Pour consulter les versions complètes en français, faites défiler vers le bas et cliquez sur ‘Voir plus’.”

Paris, France | 30 November 2025: The France-based international human rights organization, JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), expresses deep concern and strong condemnation over the deaths of Shahadat Hossain and Moktar Hossain in the custody of the Detective Branch (DB) of the police, allegedly due to torture, in Sirajganj and Dhaka. JMBF firmly believes these deaths in police custody, allegedly caused by torture, constitute a gross violation of the Constitution of Bangladesh and the fundamental human rights declared by the United Nations.

UPDATE ALERT: JMBF Gravely Concerned and Strongly Condemns the Continuing Threats Against Advocate Mohammad Alamgir, Secretary General of JMBF

Paris, France | 28 November 2025: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) is gravely concerned and strongly condemns the ongoing threats and intimidation directed at Advocate Mohammad Alamgir, a member of the District Bar Association Dhaka & Brahmanbaria and the Secretary General of JMBF. JMBF firmly believes that these incidents constitute a deeply alarming attack on the independence of the legal profession and on the safety of a committed human rights defender.

Simultaneously, JMBF urges the Interim Government of Bangladesh to take immediate and effective steps to ensure the safety and security of Advocate Alamgir. JMBF also calls upon the authorities to swiftly arrest all individuals involved in issuing these threats, following a genuinely independent judicial investigation led by a Justice of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.