URGENT APPEAL: Brutal Torture and Public Humiliation of a Transgender Man in Gaibandha, Bangladesh

JMBF Condemns Transphobic Violence and Calls for an Independent Investigation, Accountability and Immediate Protection

Paris, France | 10 October 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses grave concern and strongly condemns the brutal physical and psychological torture, public humiliation, forced religious repentance and discriminatory restrictions imposed upon a transgender man following an illegal village arbitration (salish) held in Barishal village, Palashbari Upazila, Gaibandha District, Bangladesh, on 9 October 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 Expresses Deep Concern and Strong Protest Over the Death of Awami League Leader in Gaibandha Jail Due to Torture and Medical Negligence

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Paris, France; 23 September 2025: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has expressed deep concern over the death of Abu Bakkar Siddiq Munna, former Vice-President and former Chairman of Kanchipara Union, Fulchhari Upazila, Awami League, allegedly due to torture and medical negligence while in Gaibandha District Jail in the early morning of 22 September 2025.

JMBF firmly believes that this planned killing, carried out through politically motivated torture and denial of medical care, constitutes a gross violation of fundamental human rights as enshrined in the Constitution of Bangladesh and international human rights declarations.

BANGLADESH: JMBF Strongly Condemns Unlawful Arrest of Two Former Presidents of Gaibandha District Bar, Demands Immediate Release

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Paris, France | 30 May 2025: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has expressed deep concern and strong condemnation over the arbitrary arrest of Advocate Ahsanul Karim Lachu, former President and General Secretary of the Gaibandha District Bar Association, on 29 May, and Advocate Faruk Ahmed Prince, former President and Public Prosecutor (PP), on 9 May. Both were detained in connection with vandalism cases related to incidents at the BNP office in July and August 2024. These arrests appear to have been made solely due to the lawyers' professional responsibilities and differing political opinions.

STATEMENT: JMBF Strongly Condemns Continuous Extrajudicial Killings Under the Interim Government of Bangladesh

Paris, France; November 22, 2024 – JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) strongly condemns the alarming trend of continuous extrajudicial killings under the interim government led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, which assumed power on August 8, 2024. These heinous acts of state violence, carried out by law enforcement agencies, including the army and joint police forces, represent gross violations of the Constitution, human rights, the rule of law, and international standards of justice.

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.