New Delhi: Bangladesh’s interim government, under Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, announced on Saturday evening a ban on the Awami League, the party of ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This ban has been implemented under an anti-terrorism statute, with Yunus’s office confirming that the formal notification will be published in the gazette on the next business day.
Described as a directive from the council of advisors, the ban will remain in place until the conclusion of the trial concerning the Awami League and its leaders at Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal. This measure is purportedly taken to safeguard the country’s security and sovereignty. Additionally, the interim government emphasized the necessity of protecting the leaders and activists involved in the July 2024 uprising, which sparked widespread protests initially centered on a reservation system. These protests intensified into a robust anti-Hasina movement following a severe government crackdown on student demonstrations. Since the unrest, Sheikh Hasina, 77, has sought refuge in India after fleeing Dhaka.
In a related action, a meeting chaired by Yunus resulted in amendments to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) law, now empowering the tribunal to prosecute any political party, as well as its affiliated organizations and front groups. The Awami League, established in 1949, has a significant historical context, being instrumental in the fight for Bengali autonomy in what was then East Pakistan, ultimately leading to the 1971 Liberation War.
Original Source: https://nenews.in/neighbours/bangladesh-bans-sheikh-hasinas-awami-league-under-anti-terrorism-law/25078/
Category: Neighbours,Bangladesh,Bangladesh Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina
Tags:
Publish Date: 2025-05-11 09:36:00
