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Friday, September 12, 2025
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Topic: Awami League

There’s a big obstacle to Awami League’s return to Bangladesh politics

The Yunus government is fighting the issue of banning the Awami League on two fronts. On one side stand the ordinary Bangladeshis, and on the other are the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.

Sheikh Hasina calls Muhammad Yunus ‘mastermind’ behind mass killings in Bangladesh

In a recorded statement, released at an Awami League event, the ousted PM said interim govt had silenced the Opposition, with 'all Awami League MPs, other dissenters being handcuffed'.

Chhatra League leaders hide for safety in Bangladesh. They’re organising to bring back Hasina

“There are more than 50 lakh leaders and workers of Chhatra League. Youth icons for 15 long years of the League, we have been branded terrorists overnight,” said Chhatra League president Saddam Hussain.

Dhaka court refuses to ban ISKCON amid row over monk Chinmoy Das’ arrest, Hasina calls for his release

ISKCON distances itself from Das, who, it says, was expelled from religious organisation earlier. He was arrested on charges of dishonouring Bangladesh's national flag.

‘Ineffective’ Bangladesh rights body in focus after mass exit. Activist arrested under Hasina may head it

While there is no word about the probable candidate, there are reports suggesting that prominent activist Adilur Rahman Khan may play a key role in the formation of a new body.

Bangladesh interim govt removes Mujib’s portraits from president’s residence, say student leaders

Move, comes after interim govt cancelled 8 national holidays instituted by Sheikh Hasina, including ones on the birth and death anniversaries of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Awami League files International Criminal Court complaint naming Yunus, others in Bangladesh violence

Awami League leader has accused Muhammad Yunus & 61 others of serious crimes under Article 15 of Rome Statute—the ICC’s founding treaty—which pertains to crimes against humanity.

With chances of Awami League rally in Bangladesh, a look at where party stands & what its rivals feel

In a leaked audio, ousted leader Sheikh Hasina is heard urging party leaders to take to the streets Sunday. Interim govt has said that the 'fascist' party will not be allowed to hold rally.

From fighting for freedom to several rape allegations & now a ban. All about Bangladesh Chhatra League

The student wing of the Awami League has been banned by Bangladesh interim govt. It played pivotal roles in movements like the Liberation War, but has faced increasing scrutiny since 2009.

Bangladesh bans Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League’s student wing BCL, declares it a terrorist group

This move follows rising demands from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, including abolishing the constitution, removing President Shahabuddin, and dissolving the BCL.

On Camera

The key difference between India and China’s response to Gen-Z protests in Nepal

China is desperate to keep Communist Nepal ally intact. India must worry.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?