STATEMENT: JMBF Condemns Baseless Murder Charges Against Journalists: Calls for Uphold Press Freedom in Bangladesh

Paris, France; August 26, 2024: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses grave concern and categorically condemns the baseless and politically motivated murder case filed against seven esteemed journalists, including Mozammel Haque Babu, Syed Ishtiaque Reza, Ahmed Jobaer, Munni Saha, Farzana Rupa, Shakil Ahmed, and Nayeemul Islam Khan, on August 22, 2024. The charges leveled against these journalists in connection with the tragic death of a student during the protests in Jatrabari on July 19, 2024, are not only absurd but also a grave injustice.

STATEMENT: JMBF Condemns Obstruction of Legal Representation & Violent Assaults of Former Two Ministers

Paris, France; August 24, 2024:JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation regarding the obstruction of legal representation, denial of self-defense, and the physical assault and molestation of former Social Welfare Minister Dipu Moni and former Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Arif Khan Joy at the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Dhaka on August 20, 2024.

STATEMENT: JMBF Calls on OHCHR to Investigate All Violence Before and After the Fall of Hasina's Government

Paris, France; August 23, 2024 – JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) is profoundly alarmed by the recent surge of violence in Bangladesh during the Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement and following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government in July-August 2024.

STATEMENT: JMBF Strongly Condemns Widespread Vandalism of Cultural and Historical Monuments in Bangladesh

Paris, France; August 21, 2024: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) unequivocally condemns the widespread vandalism, destruction, and desecration of cultural and historical monuments across Bangladesh following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government on August 5, 2024.These horrific acts of vandalism, which targeted approximately 1,500 sculptures, murals, and monuments—including those dedicated to the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and other symbols of our liberation struggle—represent a direct assault on our cultural heritage, history, and national identity.

STATEMENT: JMBF Condemns Brutal Attacks on Those Paying Respects to the Founding Father of the Bengali Nation

Paris, France; August 18, 2024 – JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expresses deep concern and profound outrage over recent reports of severe human rights violations in Bangladesh. These include brutal violence, suppression of fundamental rights, and the targeting of Awami League leaders and activists. The attacks on peaceful individuals attempting to pay respects at the residence of the Founding Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, on the 49th anniversary of his assassination, August 15, 2024, are egregious violations of basic human rights.