US EditionThousands rally in Bangladesh seeking ban on former PM's party
- On May 9, 2025, thousands gathered outside Muhammad Yunus's home in Dhaka, urging the interim leader to prohibit the political organization associated with ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- This demand followed the July 2024 uprising that toppled Hasina's regime and led the interim government, led by Yunus, to consider banning the party under anti-terrorism laws.
- The Awami League, founded in 1949 and pivotal in Bangladesh's 1971 independence, now faces trial in the International Crimes Tribunal after amendments authorized prosecution of political parties.
- The interim government stated it would make a quick decision after consultations and reviewed UN evidence of atrocities linked to the Awami League, while Hasina remains in self-imposed exile defying arrest warrants.
- The ban aims to ensure national security and will last until the party's trial concludes, marking a significant turning point in Bangladesh's current political landscape.
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Thousands rally in Bangladesh seeking ban on former PM's party
DHAKA: Thousands of people rallied on Friday (May 9) outside the residence of Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, demanding he ban the political party of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Nobel Peace Prize winner Yunus, 84, has led an interim government since
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