The Justicemaker Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has requested urgently Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus to take strict and strong action against mob violence and lynchings in Bangladesh. This appeal shows the growing dangers to public safety and the need for the government to help save citizens from aggressive and illegal acts.
The increasing threat of mob violence highlights a violation of law and order. It also puts the lives of innocent people at risk and spreads fear everywhere. The France-based rights group wants an investigation into these human rights abuses. Because it is crucial to find the root cause of crime to find a solution.
They are asking for judicial officials from the High Court Division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court to lead this investigation. This step is necessary to hold those responsible for these acts accountable and to restore faith in the justice system.
A clear court is necessary to make sure that everyone responsible for their actions is held accountable and punished fairly according to their crime. The latest report from the Manabadhikar Songskriti Foundation highlights the troubling increase in mob violence after some changes in the political landscape.
According to August and September 2024 data, 44 people lost their lives due to 53 mob attacks. September alone had many attacks that caused deaths and injuries. This growing violation of human rights is a serious concern that government and law enforcement should be focused on an immediate basis. It also highlights the importance of a transparent system. In this system, it is easy to find and punish the real culprit who commits crimes.
If there is no accountability, instability and terror may proliferate, harming society and the public’s faith in the legal system. A just court may support the reestablishment of law and order while defending everyone’s rights. Society may strive toward a better atmosphere where everyone feels protected and appreciated by addressing these problems.
One of the prominent French human rights activists and Chief Advisor to JMBF, Robert Simon, expressed worries about the increasing lawlessness. According to him, this is a clear violation of fundamental human rights. He warned that due to the collapse of orders, threats to democracy, justice, and human dignity, and frustration, were the root cause of the crimes, such as mob lynchings. At the same time, Advocate Shahanur Islam, founder of JMBF, highlighted the growing trend of mob justice in Bangladesh. All of this is a result of a failure in the system.
He argued that a society cannot be just or humane if it allows mob violence to replace legal processes. Islam asked the temporary government and police to act now to stop more violence and protect people’s rights. Both activists say that a strong response is needed to bring justice back and keep the law in Bangladesh. The current situation weakens the very things that make a fair society.
Urgent need to fortify legal frameworks
According to JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), there is an urgent need to fortify legal frameworks and guarantee that human rights are upheld in light of the current surge in mob lynchings in Bangladesh. Chaos and violence have no place in a civilized society. To safeguard civilians, the interim administration must uphold the rule of law. The JMBF requests that those responsible for these vicious acts be brought to justice as soon as possible.
Deeper problems with the judicial system and public safety are shown by these circumstances. JMBF is dedicated to keeping the government responsible and fighting for victims’ rights. Their goal is to see justice served by the law rather than by force in Bangladesh. Maintaining a fair judicial system is crucial to averting mob violence in the future and boosting public confidence in the legal system. The mission of JMBF is to make society safer so that no one has to live in fear.
