Statement : JMBF Strongly Condemns Brutal Murder of Gay Teacher Golam Kibria in Savar, Dhaka

Paris, France: August 20, 2023 – JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) unequivocally condemns the tragic and heinous murder of Golam Kibria, a gay school teacher and member of the sexual minority community, in Savar, Dhaka, allegedly by the individuals associated with extremist Islamic ideologies.

The organization expresses profound concern over this act of violence and demands an immediate and thorough investigation into the matter. JMBF insists on an impartial and expeditious inquiry, followed by a transparent trial, to ensure that the perpetrators responsible for this grave crime are brought to justice.

PRESS STATEMENT:JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) Condemns the Tragic Demise of Bangladeshi Lawyer Lutful Kabir

[Paris, France: 21st July 2023] JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) strongly condemns the untimely and tragic demise of lawyer Mr. Lutful Kabir Nowroz, whose lifeless body was found in a pond in Khulna's Batiaghata upazila on Sunday evening, 16th July 2023.

Lutful Kabir Nowroz, 58, served as the Public Prosecutor (PP) of the Anti-Corruption Special Tribunal in Khulna, southern Bangladesh, dedicating his life to upholding justice and fighting against corruption. His sudden disappearance and subsequent discovery in the pond have shocked the entire legal community and brought immense sorrow to all those who knew and worked with him.

Press Release: JusticeMakers Bangladesh Strongly Condemns and Demands Justice for the Death of Buddhist Monk Dharmajyoti

JusticeMakers Bangladesh, a leading human rights organization in Bangladesh, expresses deep concern, condemnation, and protest over the tragic death of Buddhist monk Dharmajyoti in a heinous attack carried out by unidentified miscreants in Ukhia, Cox's Bazar. This incident represents a gross violation of human rights and poses a direct threat to the fundamental liberties of citizens from all religious backgrounds in Bangladesh.

Statement: JusticeMakers Bangladesh Condemns Murder of Gay Islamic Religious Leader in Dhaka

JusticeMakers Bangladesh, a human rights organization in Bangladesh, expresses grave concern over the recent murder of Maulana Jalal Uddin Jalali, a gay Islamic religious leader allegedly stabbed to death in his home in Dhaka on April 20th, 2023.

The rights organisation urges the government to conduct a transparent investigation and ensure a fair trial for the accused, as well as take measures to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

JusticeMakers Bangladesh calls for justice and protection for religious minorities in Bangladesh

Human rights organization JusticeMakers Bangladesh has condemned the recent attack on the Ahmadiyya community in Panchagarh district, northern Bangladesh, which left at least two dead and 100 injured on March 03, 2023. 

In a statement signed by the founder secretary-general of JusticeMakers Bangladesh, prominent human rights lawyer Shahanur Islam, the group called for justice and accountability for the victims, as well as an end to the persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh.