The interim government on Saturday officially banned all activities of the Awami League under the Anti-terrorism Act until the end of trial of the party and its leaders at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). The decision came at an emergency meeting of the Advisory Council presided ov
Hundreds of demonstrators who were protesting on Saturday demanding the ban on Awami League activities held a joyous procession after the government's decision to ban all activities of the Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the trial of the party and its leaders in the International Cr
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said the 180 million people of the country no longer want Awami League and the party should be banned. "On one hand, we're holding a rally here in Chattogram; on the other, another rally is being held at New Market in Dhaka. The demand
Former national cricket team captain Tamim Iqbal on Saturday said it is important to acknowledge past mistakes and identify areas for improvement to enable better representation from Chattogram in national sports. Speaking at BNP’s youth rally at the historic Polo Ground in Chattogram, Tamim
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday underscored the need for taking legal measures against those who have repeatedly violated the constitution and formed illegitimate parliaments and governments in the country. “Our statement is very clear — legal action must be taken agains
BNP has called an emergency meeting of its highest policy-making forum, the National Standing Committee, at the BNP Chairperson's political office in Gulshan in Dhaka at 9:00 pm on Saturday. Shyrul Kabir Khan, a member of BNP Media Cell, confirmed the information. BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahm
BNP Standing Committee Member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Saturday said that banning any political party is not a solution to problems, as people themselves eliminate any party that goes against their interests. “No problem is ever solved by banning political parties. Rather, by changing the me
The investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka is expected to submit the probe report against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a case filed over the mass killings during the July-August uprising next Monday. The submission of the probe report will pave the way t
A decision will be made "soon", the interim government said Friday as demonstrators led by the pro-uprising party kept entrenched on mass sit-ins to press for immediate ban on "fascist" Awami League. Firsthand accounts said different political parties and groups, led by the newcomer National Citiz
On Friday, 9 May 2025, protesters blocked Dhaka's Shahbagh intersection, demanding the immediate banning of the Awami League (AL). The demonstration, led by the National Citizen Party (NCP), began in the afternoon and continued into the night. Protesters declared they would not vacate the area unti
On Friday night, National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam warned that if the government does not promptly decide to ban the Awami League (AL), a nationwide "March to Dhaka" will be organised, similar to previous mass mobilisations. This warning was issued via a post on his verified Faceboo
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday said some recent incidents, including former President Abdul Hamid's departure from the country, are increasingly raising doubts among people about the interim government's ability to fulfil its responsibilities. "If we observe recent developments, doub
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday said some recent incidents, including former President Abdul Hamid’s departure from the country, are increasingly raising doubts among people about the interim government’s ability to fulfil its responsibilities. “If we observe recent
