Bangladesh News: The troubles of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are not decreasing. Meanwhile, the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus has also banned Sheikh Hasina’s party Awami League from contesting elections.
A key adviser to Muhammad Yunus’ interim government announced that Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League will not be allowed to participate in future elections.
Announcement made during the rally
Mafooz Alam, a prominent leader of the anti-discrimination movement, declared at a rally in Chandpur district, saying, "The elections will be fought only among pro-Bangladesh groups." He said, " Only Khaleda Zia’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami and other pro-Bangladesh groups will continue their political activities in the country." It is noteworthy that Mahfooz Alam played an important role in the protests against Sheikh Hasina’s government.
BNP protested
The BNP has opposed banning any political party, indicating a balanced stance on the political future of the Awami League. The party called for holding elections as soon as possible after minimum reforms.
BNP General Secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir recently warned that the interim government should not prolong its reforms, as otherwise it could take a decade. He said, "An unelected government should not last long."
Mohammad Yunus had said this regarding the elections
Last month, Yunus had said that the next general elections in the country could be held in the end of 2025 or the first half of 2026. However, he had said that the timing of the elections would largely depend on the political consensus and the extent of reforms to be done before then.
