JMBF President Raises Bangladesh Human Rights Concerns in Bilateral Meeting with EEAS

JMBF President urges EU action on political repression, fair-trial concerns, religious extremism and the protection of professionals and communities at risk.

Brussels, Belgium | 23 October 2026: Advocate Shahanur Islam, Founder President of JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), raised serious concerns about political repression, religious extremism and access to justice in Bangladesh during a bilateral meeting with Ms. Anne Vaugier Chatterjee, Policy Officer for Bangladesh at the European External Action Service (EEAS).

EU SUBMISSION: JMBF Briefing to EEAS on Human Rights Concerns in Bangladesh

JMBF urges EU action to protect civic freedoms, ensure accountability and safeguard communities at risk.

Paris, France | 23 October 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) submitted its human rights briefing to Ms. Anne Vaugier Chatterjee, Policy Officer for Bangladesh at the European External Action Service (EEAS), during a bilateral meeting at EEAS headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on 23 October 2026.

BANGLADESH ALERT: JMBF Calls for Action on Prison Overcrowding and Custodial Deaths

JMBF Demands Urgent Prison Reforms, an End to Arbitrary Political Detention and Independent Investigations into Deaths in Bangladesh’s Prisons

Paris, France | 22 October 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses grave concern over severe prison overcrowding, arbitrary political detention and deaths in custody amid allegations of inadequate medical treatment and negligence.

URGENT APPEAL: Arrest and Detention of Four Lawyers Representing Awami Activists in Bangladesh

JMBF condemns the alleged politically motivated arrests of four lawyers in Bangladesh and urges their immediate release and urgent UN intervention.

Paris, France | 18 October 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) strongly condemns the reported arrests and detention of four Bangladeshi lawyers Advocate Ziaul Islam Kajol, Advocate Mahbubur Rahman Tushar, Advocate Mehrab Hossain Kamal and Advocate Rayhanul Islam Rana

BANGLADESH ALERT: Organised Mob Killing of Wahiduzzaman Shamim over Alleged Blasphemy in Satkhira

JMBF condemns the organised mob killing of Wahiduzzaman Shamim in Satkhira over alleged blasphemy and demands an investigation into Jamaat-e-Islami involvement.

Paris, France | 17 October 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) strongly condemns the brutal organised killing of Wahiduzzaman Shamim in Debhata, Satkhira, Bangladesh, on 13 October 2026, following allegations of religious blasphemy circulated through social media.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Support Human Rights in Bangladesh Through Fundraising (Remote | Unpaid)

Join JMBF from anywhere in the world and help raise resources to promote justice, equality, and dignity for people facing discrimination and violence in Bangladesh.

JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) invites committed individuals to join our team as Fundraising Volunteers. This remote, unpaid opportunity is open to people who wish to contribute their skills in research, writing, communications, and donor engagement to support human rights.

JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) Holds Bilateral Meeting with International League Against Arbitrary Detention (ILAAD) in Paris

Paris, France | 6 June 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) held a bilateral meeting with the International League Against Arbitrary Detention (ILAAD) in Paris on 5 May 2026 to discuss the current human rights situation in Bangladesh, particularly concerns regarding arbitrary detention, and to explore avenues for future cooperation.

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 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.

CIRCULAR FOR RECRUITMENT: Volunteer Research Assistant (Remote)

Focus Area: Torture, Extrajudicial Killings & Custodial Death in Bangladesh

JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) is inviting applications from passionate and committed individuals to join our team as Volunteer. Research Assistant (Remote). This voluntary position aims to support documentation, research, and advocacy efforts related to torture, extrajudicial killings, and custodial deaths in Bangladesh.

STATEMENT: JMBF's Statement on the International Women’s Day 2026

Paris, France | 8 March 2026: On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its solidarity with the women and transgender women of Bangladesh who continue to strive for equality, dignity, and justice despite persistent discrimination, violence, and systemic barriers.

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.

JMBF Joins EU-Wide BIPOC Youth Network Through MoU with #DiasporaVote!

Paris, France | March 01, 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has officially become a founding member of a new EU-wide network of BIPOC-led and youth-led organizations following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) coordinated by #DiasporaVote! ASBL.

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.

JMBF Becomes Official Member of Pan-European Bi+ Equal Network

Paris, France | 18 February 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has officially become a member of Bi+ Equal, a pan-European umbrella organization advocating for the rights, visibility, and inclusion of Bi+ communities across Europe, as of February 2026.

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.