Govt considering demand to ban Awami League 

The interim government has said it is seriously considering the demand to ban the Awami League, which was ousted from power in the July-August uprising. 

This information was given in a statement posted on the verified Facebook page of the chief adviser shortly before 3 pm on Friday (May 9).

"Instead of cooperation with ongoing investigations, the party continues to try blatantly to jeopardise stability of the country," said a statement. 

The government will soon make a decision on this demand in consultation with political parties, the statement said. 

"In this regard, the government is giving due consideration to the UN report that has highlighted the terrorist activities of AL leaders and supporters during the July uprising. Until a decision is taken, all are requested to exercise patience," the statement read. 

It is worth mentioning that, in response to public demand, the government has already banned the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the AL student wing, which is widely accused of perpetrating violence and carrying out terrorist activities, under the Anti-Terrorism Act. 

Meanwhile, students and supporters of the National Citizen Party (NCP), along with other platforms, began an indefinite sit-in protest in front of the Chief Adviser’s residence, state guesthouse Jamuna, demanding a complete ban on the Awami League (AL). 

The sit-in programme began at 10pm on Thursday (May 8) which is still underway till filing this report.