Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League makes a Massive Statement after Yunus Government orders ban, says party will not leave the field…, asks democratic countries to…
Dhaka: The Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh government has banned former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party, the Awami League, in the country. The move has been strongly condemned by the Awami League, stating clearly that it has no intention of exiting the political arena. The party described the decision as the height of authoritarianism and declared it would continue working on the ground politically. The Awami League has called on democratic countries around the world to denounce the decision, asserting that all institutions and nations that value democracy should oppose it. Many believe that the ban of the party may increase the political instability in Bangladesh. Bankrupt Bangladesh has been witnessing political turmoil after Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign as the prime minister. The new Yunus government completely failed to control the situation; rather, the new administration was accused of helping radical groups to unleash violence against the minorities.
The interim government, led by Mohammad Yunus, has prohibited all activities of the Awami League, including online presence—meaning the party cannot even express its views on internet-based platforms. The government has made this decision under anti-terrorism laws. Bangladesh’s Election Commission will now decide whether to cancel the Awami League’s registration. If the registration is revoked, the party will not be able to contest the general elections.
This is the height of dictatorship: Awami League
The Awami League has rejected the decision of the Yunus government “with disgust” and said that they will continue their work despite the ban. In a statement posted on X, the party said, “We reject and oppose the fascist dictator Yunus government’s decision with disgust. The Awami League will continue its activities in an appropriate manner while defying the decision of the fascist Yunus government.”
The Awami League further stated that it is deeply unfortunate that in “today’s independent Bangladesh,” the Awami League’s activities are being banned by an “undemocratic fascist” government. This government is running the country without the people’s mandate, whereas the country had achieved independence and sovereignty under the leadership of the Awami League.
It is important to note that the Awami League is one of the oldest and largest political parties in Bangladesh. Founded in the year 1949, the party was established when Bangladesh was still a part of Pakistan and known as East Pakistan. The Awami League led a long movement for the autonomy of Bengalis in Pakistan. After the country’s independence in 1971, the Awami League remained in power for an extended period.
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