[🇧🇩] Political Activities of Awami League after the fall of Hasina's Regime

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22 arrested over secret meeting of BCL, AL in Bashundhara, Army officer under interrogation

Police have arrested 22 members of the banned Chhatra League, Awami League, and its affiliates over a secret meeting held at a convention centre near Dhaka’s Bashundhara Residential Area. The event, reportedly attended by 300–400 people, included anti-government slogans and alleged pla

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22 arrested over secret meeting of BCL, AL in Bashundhara, Army officer under interrogation
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Published :
Jul 31, 2025 22:35
Updated :
Jul 31, 2025 22:35

Police have arrested 22 members of the banned Chhatra League, Awami League, and its affiliates over a secret meeting held at a convention centre near Dhaka’s Bashundhara Residential Area.

The event, reportedly attended by 300–400 people, included anti-government slogans and alleged plans to mobilise nationwide protests under the direction of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as per local agency reports.

A Major of the Bangladesh Army linked to the meeting is currently in military custody and being interrogated. Authorities say training for subversive acts was conducted at the event.

The convention centre’s manager has also been arrested for disabling CCTV footage. The Detective Branch is investigating under the Anti-Terrorism Act, and efforts to identify and detain all conspirators involved in the plot are ongoing.​

 

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Maj Sadique in custody for alleged training of AL activists: Army

About the situation in the CHT, the army said various groups, including the UPDF and JSS, are often engaged in clashes over territorial dominance, extortion.

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Maj Sadique in custody for alleged training of AL activists: Army

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Published: 31 Jul 2025, 22: 33

Brigadier General Md Nazim-Ud-Daula, Director of Military Operations at Army Headquarters, briefs on Thursday at Officers’ Mess ‘A’ in Dhaka Cantonment. UNB

Bangladesh Army has taken Major Sadique into custody following a claim that surfaced recently on social media and various news platforms that he was involved in providing training to Awami League activists.

Brigadier General Md Nazim-Ud-Daula, Director of Military Operations at Army Headquarters, disclosed this at a press briefing held on Thursday at Officers’ Mess ‘A’ in Dhaka Cantonment.

“The issue involving Major Sadique has come to our attention. While the matter is still under investigation, I can confirm that he is currently in Army’s custody,” said Brig Gen Nazim replying to a question.

“If the investigation proves his involvement, action will be taken against him in accordance with the existing regulations of the army. Since the investigation is going on, it would not be appropriate to comment further at this moment,” he added.

About the situation in the Chattogram Hill Tracts, he said various groups, including the UPDF and JSS are often engaged in clashes over territorial dominance and extortion.

“This is nothing new. These groups regularly attempt to expand their influence, which leads to frequent conflicts. The army is working with utmost effort to keep the situation under control,” Brig Gen Nazim said.

He said the army alone is not the only stakeholder in the region. “Civil administration, police and others are all part of it. If we can all work together, I believe the situation can be brought under further control, and that is essential.”

When asked about the KNF (Kuki-Chin National Front), which is reportedly sourcing weapons from the Arakan Army, and attempting to expand influence, Brig Gen Nazim said, “It is not surprising that there is a connection between KNF and Arakan Army, given their ethnic and ideological similarities.”

He said KNF has failed to establish any dominance despite some logistical changes. Their influence has diminished considerably.

“Earlier, clashes with KNF resulted in the deaths of eight army personnel and many injuries. But in recent months, such incidents have notably decreased,” he said, adding that many KNF members were killed or injured in recent operations and several of their bases were destroyed.

“KNF is now in a vulnerable state. We strongly believe that with collective efforts, it is possible – and necessary – to uproot the KNF completely. In a sovereign country, the dominance of any armed group is unacceptable,” he said.​

 

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Govt monitoring what AL doing from outside Bangladesh: Press Secretary

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday said they are monitoring what the Awami League is doing from outside the country, as its activities are banned in the country. "You know their activities are banned in Bangladesh. Definitely, we are monitoring what they are doing from outside

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Govt monitoring what AL doing from outside Bangladesh: Press Secretary

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Published :
Aug 10, 2025 17:37
Updated :
Aug 10, 2025 17:37

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday said they are monitoring what the Awami League is doing from outside the country, as its activities are banned in the country.

"You know their activities are banned in Bangladesh. Definitely, we are monitoring what they are doing from outside the country," he said while responding to a question regarding AL's party office in Kolkata, as reported by BBC Bangla recently.

The Press Secretary said they are looking into their activities to know whether they want to "create any instability" in the country.

"We will be able to know if we can gather concrete information," Alam said during a media briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.

Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder and Director General (Public Diplomacy) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Shah Asif Rahman were present at the media briefing which was arranged to highlight Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus' engagements in Malaysia from August 11-13.

In the bustling outskirts of Kolkata, a commercial complex has begun drawing unfamiliar visitors for the last few months.

According to a BBC Bangla report, the Awami League has set up a "party office" on the 8th floor of this complex.

In May this year, the interim government issued a gazette notification banning all activities of the Bangladesh Awami League and its affiliated organisations under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) completes the trial of the party's leaders and activists.

According to the notification, all activities of the Awami League and its affiliated and like-minded organisations are prohibited until the ICT concludes the trial against their leaders and activists.

The notification mentioned that any form of publication, media engagement, online and social media campaigns, rallies, meetings, assemblies, and conferences organised by the Awami League or any of its affiliated bodies are strictly prohibited.

Earlier, in a special meeting, the Council of Advisers decided to ban all activities of the Awami League - including in cyberspace - under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the conclusion of the trial by the International Crimes Tribunal.

Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said the decision was taken to safeguard the country's security and sovereignty, ensure the safety of the leaders and activists of the July movement, and protect the plaintiffs and witnesses involved in the tribunal proceedings.​

 

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Awami League has little future in Bangladesh politics: Shafiqul Alam

Press secretary to the chief adviser of the interim government, Shafiqul Alam has said that he sees little future for the Awami League (AL) politics in Bangladesh, adding that the party no longer enjoys public acceptance. He made the remarks while responding to questions from journalists in his...

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Awami League has little future in Bangladesh politics: Shafiqul Alam

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Updated: 02 Jan 2026, 18: 00

Press secretary to the chief adviser of the interim government, Shafiqul Alam speaks to the media after visiting the Nitai Gaur Gopal Sebashram under the Magura pourashava in Magura town on 2 January 2026 Prothom Alo

Press secretary to the chief adviser of the interim government, Shafiqul Alam has said that he sees little future for the Awami League (AL) politics in Bangladesh, adding that the party no longer enjoys public acceptance.

He made the remarks while responding to questions from journalists in his home district of Magura on Friday morning.

Earlier in the day, he visited the Nitai Gaur Gopal Sebashram under the Magura pourashava.


Replying to a question about the future of the politics of the Awami League, Shafiqul Alam said, “When people make mistakes, they apologise or express remorse. We all make mistakes. But even after 17 long months, the party has not expressed any regret for the large number of killings and enforced disappearances committed under its watch. They have not even spoken about remaining peaceful.”

Commenting further on the AL, he said, “From abroad, the party’s leaders and activists are instead spreading misinformation. They are claiming that 3,000 police officers were killed, which is not realistic.”

“They are also attempting to portray millions of students who took part in the movement as ‘terrorists’ before the international community, in order to legitimise the killings carried out against them. Because of such actions, the people of Bangladesh will no longer accept them,” he stated.

Asked whether the AL could still take part in the election, Shafiqul Alam said, “Even if they now come forward and admit their mistakes or say ‘sorry’, it has no value. The time has passed, and the opportunity for their nomination no longer exists.”

He also responded to a question on the credibility of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election if the Awami League does not participate.

“There is no such perception among the general public that the election would become meaningless if the Awami League does not take part. On the contrary, people are eagerly waiting for the election,” the press secretary said.

According to him, “If a political party takes up arms and uses them against young students, carries out enforced disappearances, killings and mass murder, then no civilised country in the world considers it a democratic party. Actually, the Awami League has declared itself unfit to contest elections.”

Addressing journalists directly, Shafiqul Alam said, “You yourselves saw what happened in Magura in August. Alongside leaders of the (Bangladesh) Chhatra League and Jubo League, even the father of the local MP, Shakib Al Hasan, came out with weapons. Two students were killed by gunfire in Magura town. After that, can the Awami League still claim any moral legitimacy to engage in politics?”

In response to another question, Shafiqul Alam said that once the interim government’s tenure ends, he would like to return to journalism.

After visiting the Nitai Gaur Gopal Sebashram in the morning, he later went to his ancestral home in Sreepur.​