The interim government has announced that it is seriously considering the growing public demand to ban the Awami League due to its authoritarian rule and involvement in terrorist activities.
The statement was posted on the verified Facebook page of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus amid an ongoing sit-in protest in front of his official residence, Jamuna.
According to the statement, the government has already initiated dialogue with political parties to deliberate on the matter and will make a decision soon.
It also noted that the administration is reviewing recent UN reports documenting alleged terrorist actions by leaders and supporters of the Awami League.
“Until then, we call upon everyone to exercise patience,” the statement urged.
As a precedent, the government recently declared the Awami League’s student wing, Chhatra League, a terrorist organisation and officially banned it under existing laws, in response to long-standing public demands.
In a broader move, the interim administration is also preparing amendments to the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act to facilitate legal action against political organisations involved in crimes against humanity.
The statement further acknowledged public outrage over the recent departure of former President Abdul Hamid — accused in a murder case — from the country.
The government vowed to take legal action against all those involved in facilitating his exit.