Yunus-led interim govt is in a dilemma over banning Awami League

way2barak, November 21: Yunus govt is in a dilemma over banning Awami League from participating in politics and elections. The student leaders are advocating the exclusion of Awami League from the political arena. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies are opposing such a ban, emphasising the need for political inclusion.

BNP and its allies have been calling for early elections. They have argued that all “urgent” political reforms must be completed before the elections, and the legitimacy of Awami League’s involvement in politics be addressed. This has created pressure on the interim govt, which must prioritise its course of action amidst competing demands.

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, “Awami League is a political party, and the people will decide if they will contest elections.” However, he added, “Those who killed people… and laundered the country’s money abroad must be brought under the law, tried and punished.”