Government defends ban on Awami League activities, says it 'does not undermine freedom of expression’The interim government is confident that the notification banning the activities of the Awami League will not impede any political party or individual’s right to free expression. It explained the context of the order, which prohibits all organisational activities of the ousted party. “The notification doesn’t undermine the freedom of expression of any other political party or individual. It doesn’t restrict logical, constructive or legal analysis or opinions about the Awami League or the government’s actions against the party,” the statement read. Quoting sections from the notification, the CAO said: “All activities of the Awami League and its affiliated, associated and like-minded organisations have been banned.

Source: bd News24 May 12, 2025 21:18 UTC