STATEMENT: JMBF Calls for UN Intervention to Address Violence Against Minority Communities in Bangladesh

Paris, France; September 13, 2024: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) is deeply alarmed by the recent wave of violent attacks targeting minority communities in Bangladesh following the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, 2024. The destruction of homes, businesses, and places of worship—particularly those belonging to Hindu, Christian, Ahmadiyya, and ethnic minority communities—represents a grave violation of human rights and threatens the safety and dignity of these vulnerable populations.

Facts in Brief: According to a report published in *Daily Prothom Alo* on September 12, 2024, it was learned that following the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, 2024, minority communities across Bangladesh have experienced a series of violent attacks. These incidents, primarily targeting the Hindu community, have resulted in the extensive destruction of homes, business establishments, and places of worship, with some properties even being set on fire.

STATEMENT: JusticeMakers Bangladesh gravely concerned over attacked on indigenous people at Bogura

Bangladeshi human rights organization the JusticeMakers Bangladesh has expressed deep concern and protest against attacked on ethnic minority indigenous people at Sherpur upazila under Bogura district in Bangladesh.

The rights body simultaneously urged to bring the culprits who were involved with the heinous crime before the book after identifying them with a quick and impartial investigation by judicial body.