JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France is proud to announce the launch of its Annual Report 2025: An Updated State of LGBTQI+ Rights in Bangladesh on May 17, 2025, at the French National Bar Association Premises, 180 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris, France.

Now in its third edition, this report continues our mission to document, analyze, and advocate for the rights of LGBTQI+ individuals in Bangladesh. Building on our previous reports from 2023 and 2024, this latest edition highlights both progress and persistent challenges faced by the community in a society where full equality remains an elusive goal.

Key Insights from the Report:
📌 The impact of political shifts in 2024 on human rights policies
📌 Ongoing discrimination, violence, and stigma fueled by fundamentalist groups, political parties, and student movements
📌 The daily struggles of LGBTQI+ individuals, from legal and social exclusion to targeted violence
📌 Inspiring stories of activists and organizations fighting for justice and equality

Based on extensive research, media reports, and firsthand accounts, this report captures the state of LGBTQI+ rights from January to December 2024. However, many cases of abuse remain unreported due to fear and societal stigma, limiting the full scope of these violations.

Despite these challenges, this report stands as a critical advocacy tool, reinforcing the urgent need for systemic change and continued activism.

Join us as we unveil this crucial publication and renew our commitment to justice and equality for all.
🔹 Event Details:
📅 Date: May 17, 2025
📍 Location: French National Bar Association Premises, 180 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris, France

JMBF will publish its Annual Report 2024: An Updated State of LGBTQI+ Rights in Bangladesh on May 17, 2025, accompanied by an official press release. This third edition of the report continues its mission to document, analyze, and advocate for the rights of the LGBTQI+ community in Bangladesh. Building on the previous reports from 2022 and 2023, this edition highlights both the progress made and the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQI+ individuals in a society where full equality remains an elusive goal.

The full report will be released through an official press statement and will be available both online at www.jmbf.org and in hardcopy, aligning with the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.

The year 2024 brought a mix of hope and hardship. The shift in political power with the new administration in August offered promises of improved human rights protections. However, discrimination, violence, and stigma persisted—exacerbated by the influence of fundamentalist groups, political parties, and student movements.

This report details the daily struggles of LGBTQI+ individuals, from legal and social exclusion to targeted violence. It also highlights the courageous efforts of activists and organizations working tirelessly for justice and equality.

Based on extensive research, media coverage, and firsthand accounts, the report captures the state of LGBTQI+ rights from January to December 2024. Nonetheless, many incidents of abuse remain unreported due to fear and societal stigma, limiting the full visibility of these violations. Despite these challenges, the report serves as a crucial tool for understanding the urgent need for systemic change and continued advocacy.