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Bangladesh Bans Sheikh Hasina's Awami League Party

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Bangladesh Bans Sheikh Hasina's Awami League Party
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MAY 11
Above: Bangladeshis celebrate after the interim government officially bans all activities of the Awami League in Dhaka on May 10, 2025. Image copyright: Ahmed Salahuddin/Contributor/NurPhoto via Getty Images
story last updated MAY 12

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

This is a crucial step toward justice and accountability for the deaths of hundreds of peaceful protesters. The Awami League's brutal crackdown on demonstrators and subsequent attempts to silence opposition voices show why such decisive action was necessary to protect national security and ensure witness safety during the upcoming trials.

dhakaToday.comThe Daily Star

Government-critical narrative

The interim government's decision to ban a major political party that led Bangladesh's independence movement and governed for 15 years is a dangerous precedent for democracy. The move appears politically motivated, targeting a party that has historically championed secular values and Bengali nationalism, while empowering religious and right-wing opposition groups.

The Daily StarThe Indian Express

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