DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim government has banned the political party of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid, the Awami League, under the country’s anti-terrorism law. The party’s activities will remain suspended until court proceedings are completed.
The government has also approved changes to the International Crimes Tribunal Act, allowing legal action against political parties and related organizations.
The Awami League has rejected the ban, calling it illegal and unfair.
Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister last year in August after strong public protests and later fled to India. The interim government has repeatedly asked India to hand her over.
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The unrest began when students protested against a 30% job quota for children of 1971 ‘war veterans’. Although the Supreme Court cancelled the quota system, students launched a civil disobedience movement demanding justice for their 200 classmates who were killed during earlier protests.
The protests turned violent, and the death toll reached around 300, forcing Sheikh Hasina to leave the country.
