The interim government is set to bring the curtain down on the Awami League as a functioning political party.

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The decision to ban was made at a special meeting of the council following three days of demonstrations demanding a ban on the party

Law Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul said this at a press briefing after a special meeting of the advisory council tonight

The meeting started at 8:30pm at the state guest house Jamuna

While regular traffic remained suspended, emergency vehicles such as ambulances were allowed to pass through the protest site

BNP Standing Committee Member Abdul Moyeen Khan yesterday said the decision to ban Awami League can be taken by the Election Commission or the government, not by BNP.

Demanding a ban on the Awami League, different political parties and student organisations blocked the capital’s Shahbagh intersection yesterday afternoon and vowed not to leave until their demand was met.

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The announcement came during an ongoing protest programme that began last night in front of Jamuna.

Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam yesterday said the government will not make any unilateral decision regarding the ban on the Awami League; rather, the decision will be taken following consultation with political parties, development partners, and other stakeholders.

Party leaders argue these are "attempts to incite tensions between the military and the public, creating political unrest"

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