ISSUE 4 “Defending Human Rights, Fighting for Social Justice, and 31 DECEMBER 2023

Empowering Communities”

Quarterly eNewsletter
(October-December 2023)
JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF)
www.shahanur.blogspot.com

LGBTQI+ Advocacy

JMBF Urges Justice for the

Killing of Homosexual Butcher in
Dhaka. [Full Statement Here]
JMBF Participates in the Commemoration of the 75th
Anniversary of the UDHR in Paris, France.
On December 10, 2023, France hosted a conference at the Palais de
Chaillot in Paris to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights. Organized by the French Minister of
Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Justice, the event
concluded with a speech by Emmanuel Macron, President of the
Republic, reaffirming France's commitment to the values of freedom,
peace, and justice, and fostering a renewed dedication to defending
human rights worldwide. Advocate Shahanur Islam, Founder President of
JusticeMakers Bangladesh, represented the organization at the
conference in France, actively advocating for human rights alongside
other stakeholders. [Full Report Here] JMBF protested the cancellation
of the trans woman's speech at
JMBF Founder President Addresses at Seminar on Asylum the BRAC University Women's
Process in France. Carnival. [Full Statement Here]

On November 18, 2023, Bangladeshi human

rights lawyer and Founder President of
JusticeMakers Bangladesh, Advocate
Shahanur Islam, took center stage to shed
light on the reasons compelling Bangladeshi
citizens to leave their homeland for Europe,
particularly France, and seek asylum in a
compelling seminar organized by Solidarités
Asie France (SAF) in Paris. Shahanur Islam
delivered a poignant address at the seminar,
delving into the reasons compelling
Bangladeshi citizens to leave their homeland
for Europe, particularly France, and seek
asylum. [Full Report Here]

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Editorial Note:
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our supporters, partners, and
dedicated team members whose unwavering commitment fuels
our passion for justice. Together, let us continue to stand united in
our pursuit of a fair and equitable world for all.
Thank you for your continued support.
Warm regards,
Advocate Shahanur Islam
Editor-in-Chief & Founder President
JusticeMakers Bangladesh France (JMBF)
Op-Editorial
How can society promote
equality and respect for
LGBTQI+ rights in
Bangladesh?
As a society, we often tout our
commitment to human rights
and equality for all, but the
reality for members of the
LGBTQI+ community in our
country is far from ideal.
Discrimination and violence
based solely on sexual
orientation or gender identity
remain prevalent, and progress
toward greater greater
acceptance and inclusion has
bee........Link to Full Op-Ed Here
Editorial Board:
Sharif Mostafa Helal
Shahanur Islam
Robabai Jannat
31 DECEMBER 2023
We are thrilled to present the Death Due to Police Torture
new issue of our quarterly
newsletter for October to
December 2023. At
JusticeMakers Bangladesh
France (JMBF), we remain
steadfast in our commitment to
promoting equitable justice and
driving positive change within
our communities.
JMBF calls for justice and
In this edition, we delve into
accountability for the alleged deaths
insightful articles and impactful
of two individuals due to torture in
initiatives that showcase the
police custody in Jamalpur and
progress we've made in
Habiganj. [Full Statement Here]
advancing our mission.
JMBF Calls for Justice for the Death
a Bussinessman Allegedly Due to
Police Torture in Narayanganj [Full
Statement Here]
JMBF in Media
Erasing 76 Crimes: News site
focuses on the human toll of
66+ countries’ anti-LGBTI laws
and the struggle to repeal
them. Link to Full Media
Coverage Here
BanglaTimes: News Portal
Committed to Investigative and
Informative Journalism. Link to JMBF Calls for Justice for Death of
Full Media Coverage Here Lawyer Assistant Allegedly Due to
LawyersClubBangladesh: Torture in Police Custody in Bogura.
First News Portal on Legal [Full Statement Here]
Matters in Bangladesh. Link to
Full Media Coverage Here Violence against Lawyer
Samoyiki: Independent, non-
partisan, non-profit Bengali
newspaper published in
Norway. Link to Full Media
Coverage Here
DailyDeltaTimes: Bengali
Newspaper for Everyone, All
the Time. Link to Full Media
Coverage Here
Donate to Us: JMBF Expresses Deep Concern and
Support JMBF in its mission for Outrage Over Mass Arbitrary Arrests
and Police Brutality Against Pro-BNP-
equitable society by donating
Jamaat Lawyers in Bangladesh. [Full
today. Statement Here]
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JMBF in International
Forum
JMBF Founder President
Advocates for LGBTI Rights at
HELP International Conference in
Strasbourg, France. [Full Report
Here]
JMBF Treasurer Mister
Moynuddin Khan Participates
Paris Peace Forum 2023 in
France. [Full Report Here]
JMBF Vice President Madam
Tanni Bithi Sarder Participates in
the World Democracy Forum
2023 in Strasbourg, France. [Full
Report Here]
JMBF Treasurer Mister
Moynuddin Khan Participates in
UNESCO's 75th Anniversary
Commemoration of the UDHR.
[Full Report Here]
JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) is a Paris-based independent, non-partisan, non-profit human rights
organization registered in France under the association law of 1901, bearing registration no. W931027714, dedicated
to defending human rights, fighting for social justice, and empowering communities in Bangladesh and beyond.
JMBF Collaboration
JMBF Signs Formal MoU with
ReportOUT to Study LGBTQI
Issues in Bangladesh. [Full
Report Here]
Religious Minority
JMBF Expresses Concern and
Protests Arrest of Hindu Woman
in Bagerhat for Alleged Insults to
Islam. [Full Statement Here]
Human Rights Defender
JMBF Jointly Calls for Release of
Two Unjustly Detained Human
Rights Defenders in Bangladesh.
[Full Statement Here]
Border Violence
JMBF Gravely Concerns over
BSF’s Killing of Bangladeshi Child
at Moulovibazar Border. [Full
Statement Here]
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31 DECEMBER 2023
Border Violence
JMBF expresses deep concern
and protests the incident involving
the killing of six Bangladeshis,
injuring four, and the arbitrary
arrest of seven individuals by the
BSF in December. [Full Statement
Here]
JMBF Expresses Deep Concern
Regarding BSF's Fatal Shooting
of a Bangladeshi in Panchagarh.
[Full Statement Here]
JMBF Calls for an End to Border
Shootings by BSF on the Indo-
Bangla Border at the Godagari
border in the Rajshahi. [Full
Statement Here]
JMBF Condemns Killing of the
Bangladeshi Citizen by BSF at
Indo-Bangla Border at Tetulia in
Panchagarh.[Full Statement Here]
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Violence against LGBTQI+

JMBF Condemns Cancellation of

Transgender Quota at Dhaka
University and Attacks on
Transgender Candidates in
Rangpur. [Full Statement Here]

JMBF Publishes State of LGBTQI+ Rights in Bangladesh

2022: Reveals Alarming Levels of Violence
In a groundbreaking initiative, JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France
(JMBF) has published the first-ever comprehensive State of LGBTQI+
Rights in Bangladesh for the year 2022, focusing on violence against
LGBTQI+ people. The report, meticulously compiled by JusticeMakers
Bangladesh (JMBD) and published by JusticeMakers Bangladesh in JMBF Demands Prompt Justice
France (JMBF), sheds light on the harrowing struggles faced by the for Murder of Self-Identified
LGBTQI+ community in Bangladesh, offering a stark portrayal of Tr a n s g e n d e r D r u m m e r i n
pervasive discrimination and violence against sexual minority groups. Bangladesh. [Full Statement
[Full Report Here] Here]
JMBF Founder Shahanur Islam, Presents Paper on LGBTQI+ Freedom of Expression
Rights at International Conference in Berlin, Germany.

JMBF Strongly Condemns and

Protests the Brutal Attack on
Poet Radhapad Ray in Kurigram.
[Full Statement Here]
Death Penalty

Advocate Shahanur Islam, Founder President of JusticeMakers

Bangladesh in France (JMBF), showcased his groundbreaking
research on the plight of LGBTQI+ individuals in Bangladesh at the
prestigious International Conference on LGBT Studies, held in Berlin,
Germany from December 7th to 9th, 2023, provided a platform for
scholars, activists, and advocates to address crucial issues facing the
LGBTQI+ community worldwide.
JMBF Once Again Calls for
Mr. Islam’s paper shed light on the pervasive violence experienced by
Removal of Death Penalty
LGBTQI+ individuals in Bangladesh, delving into the socio-cultural
Provision in Ansar Battalion Act,
factors contributing to their marginalisation and discrimination. [Full
2023 [Full Statement Here]
Report Here]

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