A human rights organization strongly denounced the brutal killing of a lawyer in Bangladesh by an organized mob, highlighting a concerning trend of violence against legal professionals in the country. The victim, Nayem Kibria, a 35-year-old lawyer associated with the Awami League, was fatally attacked after a minor collision with a motorcycle in Dhaka. The incident involved severe physical assault, vandalism of his vehicle, and ultimately left him critically injured.
The JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) expressed deep alarm over Nayem’s murder, categorizing it as a clear instance of organized mob violence that violates fundamental rights to life, personal security, and access to justice. The killing is seen as part of a broader series of violent acts targeting legal practitioners in Bangladesh under the current interim government. The organization emphasized the need for accountability and justice in such cases to prevent impunity.
According to the JMBF, a detailed report on the crackdown against lawyers in Bangladesh revealed alarming statistics, with 849 lawyers falling victim to various forms of violence and harassment in the past 14 months. The report also highlighted the lack of accountability, noting that despite numerous incidents of mob violence resulting in deaths, none of the perpetrators have faced legal consequences. The rights group urged international bodies, including the United Nations, to monitor Nayem’s case and address the escalating violence against legal professionals in Bangladesh.
Nayem Kibria, JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France, Awami League, Pabna District Judge Court, Dhaka, Bangladesh, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Robert Jean Paul Simon, Muhammad Yunus, United Nations
