Gazette issued banning Awami League activities pending trial

The government has banned all activities of the Awami League until the judicial process is completed, as an organization accused under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury shared this information during a press briefing this afternoon. The adviser said, "All activities of the Awami League have been banned while it is under trial. A government gazette in this regard has already been issued."

Earlier last night, President Mohammed Shahabuddin issued an ordinance amending the Anti-Terrorism Act, which stated that no propaganda, social media content, or public gathering can be held in favor of an accused person or organization. According to Section 20 of the newly amended law, provisions have been made to seal offices of banned organizations, freeze bank accounts, confiscate promotional materials, impose travel bans on members, and prohibit all forms of propaganda.

The draft amendment was approved at an advisory council meeting chaired by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. Later, the press wing stated that by adding a new section, all activities of banned individuals or organizations have been suspended. Speaking at the 'Meet the Press' event at the Dhaka Reporters Unity today, the Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said, "The Awami League interfered with the rights of the people of the country. Therefore, the people have breathed a sigh of relief at this decision."

He also informed that the decision was taken in consultation with all political parties that participated in the July mass uprising.