BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Condemns Politically Motivated Cancellation of Lawyers’ Nominations in Munshiganj and Mymensingh

Paris, France | 17 April 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses deep concern, strong condemnation, and profound outrage over the recent pattern of irregularities, discriminatory treatment against legal professionals, cancellation of candidacies of pro-Awami League lawyers solely on the basis of political ideology, obstruction of their participation in elections, and police interference in the elections of various district bar associations across Bangladesh, including Munshiganj, Mymensingh, Thakurgaon, Panchagarh, Jhalakathi, Khulna, Narail, and Sunamganj, under the tenure of the newly formed Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led government.

TESTIMONY REPORT: Political Violence, Unlawful Detention, Irregularities in Police Custody, and Inhuman Conditions in Prison in Bangladesh

Paris, France | 16 April, 2026: This human rights report, based on victim testimony, documents a continuous pattern of alleged persecution experienced by a 35-year-old man, Mohammad Salauddin, from August to November 2024. He is a graduate-educated businessman from Chattogram who, prior to his arrest, was involved in business and supply trade and was politically active as Vice President of the Chattogram North District Chhatra League and General Secretary of Raozan Upazila Chhatra League. According to his account, from 5 August 2024 onward, he had been subjected to continuous surveillance, intimidation, and threats by political opponents. This pre-incident pattern became more pronounced through a violent attack on him in the Sholoshahar area of Chattogram on the night of 31 October 2024, his forcible detention, the looting of his assets, and his subsequent handover to the police.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Deeply Concerned Over Obstruction to Participation of Pro-Awami League Lawyers in Bar Association Elections

Paris, France | 15 April 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses deep concern, strong condemnation, and protest over serious allegations in recent bar association elections in Dhaka, Shariatpur, Chandpur, Dinajpur, and Naogaon, where Bangladesh Awami League-aligned lawyers and independent candidates were obstructed from participating, prevented from submitting nomination papers, and, in some cases, even subjected to physical harassment solely due to their political ideology.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Expresses Deep Concern and Strongly Condemns the Killing of a Pir in Kushtia by an Islamist Extremist Mob

Paris, France | 12 April 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern, strong protest, and unequivocal condemnation over the brutal attack, arson, looting, and the merciless beating and hacking to death of Pir Shamim Reza, also known as Jahangir, at his shrine in Daulatpur, Kushtia on 11 April, following allegations of blasphemy by an Islamist extremist mob.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Expresses Deep Concern over the Passage of a Bill Granting Immunity from All Liabilities to July Protesters

Paris, France | 09 April 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses deep concern, strong condemnation, and firm protest over the passage of the “July Mass Uprising (Protection and Liability Determination) Bill, 2026” in the National Parliament of Bangladesh on 08 April 2026 by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led government under Prime Minister Md. Tarique Rahman. The bill grants immunity from all forms of civil and criminal liabilities for acts committed by participants in the July–August 2024 uprising.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Calls for Repeal of the Bill Passed in Parliament Banning Bangladesh Awami League

Paris, France | 09 April 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern, alarm, and strong protest over the passage of the amendment to the Anti-Terrorism Act on 8 April 2026 by the National Parliament of Bangladesh, which effectively imposes a permanent ban on Bangladesh Awami League—the largest, oldest, and historically significant political party that led the country’s War of Independence. This measure is not merely a political decision; rather, it is fundamentally inconsistent with the Constitution of Bangladesh, democratic principles, and international human rights standards. We consider this action to be a clearly politically motivated, repressive measure that constitutes a grave violation of the fundamental political rights of the people.

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.

URGENT APPEAL: Investigate and take legal action over alleged human rights violations by the UNO in Badalgachhi.

Paris, 05 April 2026: The allegation that a common citizen in Badalgachhi upazila of Naogaon district was forcibly detained, verbally abused, and physically assaulted on 1 April 2026 by Upazila Executive Officer Israt Jahan Chhni and AC Land’s driver Sumon Hossain for peacefully expressing his views is extremely concerning. This incident is not only an act of abuse against an individual—it is a direct violation of the Constitution of Bangladesh and international human rights law. In this regard, we urge you to take steps to send an urgent appeal to the concerned authorities for necessary action.

JMBF Quarterly eNewsletter (January-March 2026)

The March 2026 edition (covering January to March) of the JMBF Quarterly eNewsletter reflects a period marked by both urgent human rights challenges and inspiring resilience. Throughout the first quarter of 2026, JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has remained firmly committed to promoting justice, accountability, and the protection of fundamental rights by amplifying the voices of marginalized communities and engaging with international stakeholders.

JMBF Statement on International Transgender Day of Visibility 2026

Paris, France | 31 March 2026: On the occasion of the International Transgender Day of Visibility, JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) stands in solidarity with transgender, hijra, and gender-diverse communities in Bangladesh and around the world. This day is both a celebration of courage, resilience, and identity, and a call to confront the persistent discrimination, exclusion, and violence faced by transgender people.

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.

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.

JMBF Leadership Bilateral Meeting with Asylum and LGBT Rights Lawyer in Paris

Paris, France | 15 March 2026: Advocate Shahanur Islam, Founder and President of JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), along with Advocate Mohammad Alamgir, Secretary General of JMBF, held a significant bilateral meeting in Paris with French lawyer Marion Dupourqué, a specialist in asylum law, on March 13, 2026.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Strongly Condemns Alleged Death of Police Torture in Naogaon

Paris, France | 05 March 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses deep concern, condemnation, and strong outrage over the death of 66-year-old Abdul Hamid Dhola, who reportedly died after being kicked by police officers in Malahar Uttarpara village under Hatir Union of Mahadevpur Upazila in Naogaon district on 4 March 2026.

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.

JMBF Leaders Attend Seminar on Gender Data Rights at French National Parliament

Paris, France | 21 February 2026: Representatives of JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) participated in a high-level seminar on the limits of processing gender-related data, held at the French National Parliament Building on 22 January 2026.

JOINT STATEMENT: Granting Impunity for Criminal Offences Committed during the July Uprising -A Grave Threat to Human Rights

France/Netherlands/Egypt/Australia/Kazakhstan/Uganda/Pakistan/Tunisia/Cameroon/DRC I February 10, 2026:  We, the undersigned 10 international, national, and local human rights organizations, i) JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), France, ii) Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD), Netherlands,

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.