JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF): Human Rights Situation in Bangladesh

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August 09, 2026

JMBF Statement on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2026

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Paris, France | 9 August 2026: On the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2026, JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), a France-based international human rights organization, expresses its profound respect and solidarity with all Indigenous Peoples living in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) and the plains of Bangladesh.

JMBF President Raises Bangladesh Human Rights Crisis with Enabel CEO in Brussels

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Paris, France | 8 August 2026: Advocate Shahanur Islam, Founder and President of JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), raised concerns over the ongoing human rights crisis in Bangladesh and urged the Belgian Government and the European Union to take effective measures to ensure the protection of fundamental rights during a discussion with Mr. Jean Van Wetter, CEO of the Belgian Agency for International Cooperation (Enabel), on the sidelines of the EU-Wide Network Retreat, held in Brussels from 5–7 August 2026.

What Prevents Bangladesh’s Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from Speaking to the Media?

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Advocate Shahanur Islam

If we ask whether the change of power on 5 August 2024 brought any positive changes to media freedom and political culture in Bangladesh, the answer, in one word, is no. Rather, negative changes have been noticeable in many respects. Against this backdrop, a fundamental question has once again emerged in Bangladeshi politics: why is the current BNP-led government so concerned or uncomfortable about a former prime minister and the leader of one of the country’s largest political parties speaking to the media? Why has this discomfort resulted in an explicit prohibition on the dissemination and publication of the former prime minister’s statements, and even prompted the government to issue a statement expressing dissatisfaction and anger towards the Government of India?

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Strongly Condemns over the Detention of Two Individuals on Allegations of Homosexuality at Dhaka University

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Paris, France | 01 August 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), a France-based international human rights organisation, expresses deep concern, strong condemnation and protest over the detention of a residential student and an external young man on allegations of homosexuality at Masterda Surya Sen Hall of the University of Dhaka; the examination of their personal mobile phones; their handover to police; and the subsequent permanent expulsion of the student from the residential hall.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Expresses Deep Concern over Politically Motivated Punitive Measures Against Seven University of Dhaka Professors

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Paris, France | 31 July 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation over the decision of the Syndicate of the University of Dhaka, adopted on 30 July, to suspend three professors, including Professor Sadeka Halim, and to remove four other professors from their academic and administrative responsibilities.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Expresses Deep Concern over the Indictment of Four Writers, Journalists and Bloggers before the International Crimes Tribunal

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Paris, France | 30 July 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), a France-registered independent, non-profit, non-partisan international human rights organization, expresses its deep concern and strongest condemnation over the politically motivated indictment of renowned writer and journalist Shahriar Kabir, journalist Mozammel Haque, journalist Farzana Rupa, and blogger Imran H. Sarker before Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal in connection with a case relating to the events that took place at Shapla Square in Dhaka in 2013.

JMBF President Highlights Bisexual Persecution in Bangladesh at the Bi+ World Conference in Amsterdam

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Paris, France | 28 July 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF)'s Founder President, Advocate Shahanur Islam, delivered a featured presentation at the Bi+ World Conference 2026, held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, one of the world's largest gatherings celebrating LGBTQI+ diversity, inclusion, equality, and human rights.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Strongly Condemns the Brutal Murder of Lawyer Nizam Uddin Shanto in Bagerhat

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Paris, France | 25 July 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern, outrage, and unequivocal condemnation over the brutal murder of Advocate Nizam Uddin Shanto (42), a member of the Bagerhat District Bar Association, who was fatally stabbed by unidentified assailants after they intercepted him while he was returning home on his motorcycle in the Harikhali Tetultala area of Bagerhat town on the night of 24 July 2026.

URGENT APPEAL: Ensure an Immediate High-Level Independent Investigation and Appropriate Legal Action Regarding the Injury of a Female Apprentice Lawyer Allegedly Caused by a Judicial Magistrate in Gopalganj

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URGENT ACTION REQUESTED: Seeking an Independent Investigation and Accountability Regarding the Injury of a Female Apprentice Lawyer Allegedly Caused by a Judicial Magistrate in Gopalganj

Paris, France I 23 July 2026: JMBF urgently seeks your intervention regarding the reported injury of Ms. Sabiha Sultana, a female apprentice lawyer, who was allegedly struck on the head by a glass paperweight thrown by Judicial Magistrate Md. Sujon Miaduring court proceedings at the Judicial Magistrate Court-2 of the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Gopalganj, Bangladesh, on 22 July 2026.

URGENT APPEAL: Ensure Independent Investigation and Accountability for the Death of Mr. Asaduzzaman Asad in Bogura DB Police Custody

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URGENT ACTION REQUESTED: Seeking Independent Investigation and Accountability for the Death of Mr. Asaduzzaman Asad in Bogura DB Police Custody

Paris, France I 21July 2026: JMBF urgently seeks your intervention regarding the reported death of Mr. Asaduzzaman Asad (25) while in the custody of the District Detective Branch (DB) Police in Bogura, Bangladesh, on 19 July 2026, allegedly following torture in police custody.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Strongly Condemns the Bulldozing, Looting, and Arson Attack on the Home of an Awami League Leader in Patuakhali

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Paris, France | 20 July 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), a France-based international human rights organization, expresses its deep concern and strongly condemns the bulldozing, looting, and arson attack carried out on the night of 17 July against the residence of Kazi Mizanur Rahman (Lovlu), President of the Madhabkhali Union Awami League and former Chairman of the Madhabkhali Union Parishad in Mirzaganj Upazila, Patuakhali, allegedly solely because of his political affiliation.

URGENT APPEAL: Immediate Action Required Regarding the Alleged Assault on Pro-Awami League Lawyers at the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court Premises

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URGENT ACTION REQUESTED: Investigation into the Alleged Assault and Forcible Expulsion of Pro-Awami League Lawyers in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Paris, France I 17 July 2026: JMBF urgently seeks your intervention regarding the reported assault and Forcible Expulsion of pro-Awami League lawyers from the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court premises on 14 July 2026.

Police Violence Against Student Protesters: A Crucial Test of Democracy, the Rule of Law, and State Accountability

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By Advocate Shahanur Islam

The rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and peaceful protest are not merely hallmarks of political liberty; they are indispensable foundations of any democratic society governed by the rule of law. Throughout history, students have stood at the forefront of social and political transformation, often serving as catalysts for democratic change and public accountability. Whether one agrees with the objectives of a student movement is ultimately a matter of political opinion. What is beyond dispute, however, is that when a protest remains peaceful, the state bears a constitutional and international legal obligation to protect—not suppress—the exercise of those rights.

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Paris, France | 16 July 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMFB) expresses its deep concern and strongly condemns the police baton charge and use of force against HSC candidates and college students who were peacefully demonstrating in front of the National Parliament on 14 July 2026, demanding the resignation of the Minister of Education.

Threads Under Pressure: The Ready-Made Garment Workers’ Rights Crisis in Bangladesh 2026

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JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) presents this report, Threads Under Pressure: The Ready-Made Garment Workers’ Rights Crisis in Bangladesh, at a critical time. Since 5 August 2024, the sector has experienced factory closures, mass job losses, wage insecurity, labour unrest, financial difficulties, and growing uncertainty for workers and their families.

"Threads Under Pressure: The Ready-Made Garment Workers' Rights Crisis in Bangladesh 2026"

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Paris, France | 15 July 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), a France-based independent international human rights organization, today released its human rights monitoring report, "Threads Under Pressure: The Ready-Made Garment Workers' Rights Crisis in Bangladesh 2026," documenting widespread labour rights violations and a deteriorating human rights situation in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector during the first half of 2026.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Expresses Deep Concern and Strongly Condemns the Alleged Torture of a Young Man in Police Custody in Barishal

Paris, France | 10 July 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern, strongest condemnation, and unequivocal protest over the alleged custodial torture of Riaz Fakir at Agailjhara Police Station in Barishal, as well as the subsequent police baton charge on his family members when they went to the police station seeking justice.

JMBF Quarterly eNewsletter: April-June 2026

As we conclude the second quarter of 2026 (April–June), we continue to witness both the urgency and resilience that define the human rights landscape in which we operate. Across communities, profound challenges persist—yet inspiring acts of courage, solidarity, and advocacy continue to remind us that meaningful change is possible through collective action.

JMBF President Highlights LGBTQI+ Rights Crisis in Bangladesh at Paris

Paris, France | 30 June 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) President Advocate Shahanur Islam raised alarm over the escalating violence and discrimination against LGBTQI+ people in Bangladesh during the international event "Apéro-débat : Les droits LGBTQI+ dans le monde (LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World)", organized by Solidarité International LGBTQI+, in collaboration with Agir ensemble pour les droits humains and the LGBTQI+ Center of Paris and Île-de-France, on 29 June 2026 at the LGBTQI+ Center of Paris.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Calls for Independent Investigation into Female Garment Worker’s Death and Police Violence in Gazipur

Paris, France | 28 June 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its profound concern, strong condemnation, and outrage over the baton charge, the deployment of sound grenades, and the excessive use of force by the Industrial Police against peacefully assembled garment workers in Tepirbari, Sreepur Upazila, Gazipur, following the death of a female garment worker, leaving at least 12 workers injured on 27 June 2026.