Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League banned by Bangladesh’s interim government

Bangladesh’s interim government has banned the Awami League, formerly led by deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, under anti-terrorism laws, with formalization expected via a gazette notification. This decision aims to protect individuals involved in the July 2024 uprising against the party and includes amendments allowing the International Crimes Tribunal to prosecute entire political parties. The Awami League, founded in 1949 and a pivotal force in Bangladesh’s history, will remain banned until the tribunal concludes its investigations related to the party’s rule.

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