BANGLADESH ALERT: Immediately and Unconditionally Release Imprisoned Sick, Elderly, and Female Journalists; Ensure Medical Care; and Withdraw Politically Motivated Cases

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. JMBF is particularly alarmed that, despite their serious physical and mental health conditions, they are being deprived of adequate medical care while in detention.