Bangladeshi’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus on May 10 was banned by Awami League Sheikh Hasina by law against terrorism after protests.
The government statement, according to Reuters, said that the ban would remain effective until the “court proceedings Awami League and its leaders in the Bangladesh International Criminal Tribunal in the interest of the security and sovereignty of the country”.
In recent months, Bangladesh has seen growing tensions and protests after the deadly protests forced Sheikh Hasin to flee India in August 2024 and the temporary government led by Yunus took over.
Why was the Awami League banned?
Hasnat Abdullah, one of the leaders of last year’s uprising that resulted in the exclusion of Hasina, was attacked last week. The supporters of the Hasin Awami League were accused of attacking, calling for a stricter action against a party that gained greater dynamics, said the report.
Awami League leaders were accused of committing crimes against humanity over the deaths of hundreds of people during last year’s anti -government protests of the student platform. The protests resulted in the launch of the 16 -year -old Hasina regime on August 5 last year.
She stated that the decision was also taken for the security of leaders and activists of the July 2024 rebellion, which eventually led to the exclusion of the Awami League regime together with the complainant and witnesses of court proceedings in the International Criminal Tribunal (ICT), PTI said.
What we know so far: Top 5 Development
- The Bangladesho election commission suspended the registration of Awami League, which effectively prevented the parties from attacking further national elections.
- According to Reuters, according to Bangladesh’s electoral laws, a political party must be registered with the Election Commission to participate in national surveys. Pause means that Awami League – which has led the country for more than 20 years – is now officially disqualified from attacking future elections if the ban is not canceled and registration will be renewed.
- The Election Commission has also issued a directive prohibiting the party and its associated entities to carry out any political activities, including publications, media performances, online and campaigns on social media, parades, gatherings or conferences until the international tribunal of crimes complements its proceedings.
- The government has also changed the law to ensure that the whole party can be tested for certain crimes, not only individual members, the New York Times report said.
- On the night of May 11, Bangladesh announced a regulation prohibiting the publication or dissemination of the declaration of individuals or organizations accused under the revised Terrorist Act.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has declared a regulation on the amendment to the Act on the Anti -Ferrorist Act, which prohibits any form of publicity, including press statements, social media content or public assemblies to support any individuals or entities that have been tested in the law.
(With the entry from agencies)
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