6 rights groups call on interim govt to end 'broad ban' on Awami League activitiesA group of six human rights organisations has called on Bangladesh’s interim government to end its ban on the Awami League's political activities under the Anti-Terrorism Act. In a joint letter to Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday, the groups claimed the ban “excessively restricts freedom of association, assembly, and expression and has been used to arrest Awami League members and perceived supporters engaged in peaceful activities”. The six organisations that signed the joint statement are CIVICUS, Committee to Protect Journalists, Fortify Rights, Human Rights Watch, Robert F Kennedy Human Rights, and Tech Global Institute. Reform the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in line with the Paris Principles. End the broad ban on Awami League activities under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

Source: bd News24 October 21, 2025 06:46 UTC