Bangladesh bans Awami League, a major political party, citing national security concerns.

Bangladesh's interim government has banned the Awami League, the country's oldest political party, under the Anti-Terrorism Act. This decision, made following protests in Dhaka, restricts all activities, including online presence, until the conclusion of trials at the International Crimes Tribunal. The Awami League, led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has rejected the ban, calling it illegal and undemocratic. The move aims to protect national security but may deepen political polarization in the country.