On May 10, 2025, Bangladesh’s interim government under Muhammad Yunus banned the Awami League using anti-terrorism laws. The ban follows rising Indo-Pak tensions and political upheaval after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. Chhatra League, its student wing, is also labeled a terrorist group.

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• Awami League banned by Yunus govt under anti-terror law
• Ban linked to ongoing trial in International Crimes Tribunal
• Chhatra League declared terrorist organization and also banned
• Move justified as step to protect national security, sovereignty
• Trial against Awami League, Hasina and affiliates continues
• Proposed law amendments to try groups for crimes against humanity
• Ex-President Abdul Hamid left country amid legal action
• 5 Awami League-linked leaders arrested in Dhaka by police
• Arrests include members of Chhatra League, Jubo League, Swechchhasebak League
• Action occurs during high India-Pakistan tensions, increasing regional instability