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The interim government has officially banned the Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act through issuing a gazette notification.
At a press briefing, Home Adviser Lt Gen (rtd) Jahangir Alam said a gazette notification was issued in this regard on Monday.
The Council of Advisers, in a special meeting on Saturday night, decided to ban all activities of the Awami League, including in cyberspace, under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the trial of Bangladesh Awami League and its leaders in the International Crimes Tribunal is completed.
On Sunday, the Council of Advisers approved the draft of the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, incorporating a provision to ban individuals or entities involved in terrorist activities and their operations.