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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicAwami League

Topic: Awami League

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.

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.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.