Key Points
New Delhi: The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh is set to bar ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina Wazeds Awami League from political participation..
The Awami League and other like-minded parties will have barrierslegal and administrativelevied on their involvement in political activities, Mahfuj Alam, student activist and special assistant to chief adviser Yunus, told journalists in Dhaka Sunday, The Daily Star has reported...
Those who had taken part in the last three elections and come to parliament illegally deceived the people, and the interim government will, of course, put obstacles to their political participation, declared Alam...
According to the report by Bangladeshs largest circulated daily, in a dialogue between 10 political parties and Yunus, the parties demanded a ban over participation by the Awami League and its allies in the much anticipated national elections..
With this step towards restricting the Awami Leagues political activity, the interim government is likely following the footsteps of Hasina herself, who was considered notorious for suppressing opposition..
You might be interested in
Eye on Bangladesh: What polls mean for India, region
04, Jan, 24The elections on Sunday will choose 300 out of the 350 members of the Jatiyo Sangshad or national parliament | Latest News India
Awami League fought Awami League in Bangladesh & won. Hasina should worry about an Arab Spring
08, Jan, 24Whatever America’s game plan may be about Bangladesh, an opposition-mukt political space will only make things difficult for Sheikh Hasina going forward.
Sheikh Hasina re-elected for fifth term in Bangladesh
08, Jan, 24The landslide victory that the Awami League helped itself win in yesterday's polls means Sheikh Hasina will further tighten her grip on power as she is poised to go in history as the longest serving prime minister in Bangladesh,according to the Daily Star.
From Rahman vs Rahman to Hasina vs Zia: A look back at Bangladesh's tumultuous election history
06, Jan, 24Bangladesh Polls: Opposition outcry, strikes, and bans erupt in the run-up to the Bangladesh elections as incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeks a fourth consecutive term. Opposition parties are boycotting the elections and demanding a caretaker government.
Bangladesh elections not free or fair but will partner with country: US
09, Jan, 24State Department on Monday offered the first official American response after polls in Bangladesh over the weekend saw Awami League return to power for the fourth consecutive time | World News
BNP-Jamaat govt will cause damage to Bangladesh, India: Awami League leader Muzammel Haque
01, Apr, 23Claiming that the BNP was created by the ISI, the veteran politician Muzammel Haque said that if BNP-Jamaat comes to power, the development of Bangladesh will be hindered and it will also cause damage to India.
Safe minorities, ‘smart Bangladesh’, Dalit & transgender uplift: Awami League releases poll manifesto
27, Dec, 23PM Sheikh Hasina says ‘Bangladesh will be established as a high-middle-income country by 2031 and a developed one by 2041’. Bangladesh headed for national polls on 7 January.
What explains the US visa ‘threat’ to Dhaka?
26, May, 23In her three terms in office, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s style of functioning has come to be seen as increasingly authoritarian. She has been a steadfast friend to India, and there is no doubt that New Delhi wants her to continue in power. There are indications, however, that the US could be more open to political change in Dhaka
Bangladesh to hold elections tomorrow, PM Sheikh Hasina likely to win 4th term
06, Jan, 24Bangladesh is set to hold elections on Sunday, with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina anticipated to secure a fourth consecutive term. However, the main opposition party, BNP said it is boycotting the elections.
Bangladesh to hold General Election on Sunday; PM Hasina poised to win 4th consecutive term
06, Jan, 24Over 100 foreign observers, including three from India, will monitor the 12th General Election. Bangladesh will go to the polls on Sunday in which Prime Minister