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Topic: Awami League

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.

Yunus govt to ‘bar’ Hasina’s Awami League, like-minded parties from contesting Bangladesh polls

Since taking over in August, the Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt has been plagued by controversies. Concerns about the conduct of elections & rewriting of history have been raised.

‘Blocked’ by Hasina, Bangladesh Sanatan Party seeks Yunus govt stamp. ‘No party has protected Hindus’

Amid reports of attacks against minorities, Bangladesh Sanatan Party, only Hindu political formation in the neighbouring country, appeals for registration which was 'denied' earlier.

Bangladesh can’t afford another coup. Yunus govt must not trust all army officers with power

The former Chief Justice of Bangladesh was threatened by the military intelligence to leave the country. The army is no saint.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?