Bangladesh's interim government has banned former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's party, the Awami League. The government has claimed that the decision was taken under the anti-terrorism law.

The interim government led by Mohammad Yunus has banned all activities of the Awami League. Awami League leaders and workers have been banned from spreading various propaganda on social media and other online platforms.

A special meeting of the advisory council called on Saturday decided to ban Hasina's party. In the meeting, approval was also given for the amendment of the 'International Criminal Tribunal Act'. The government has claimed that the decision was taken to ensure the country's security, sovereignty, and the security of the leaders and workers of the July movement. 

Awami League was being protested in Bangladesh for a few days saying that it should be banned as a 'terrorist organisation'. The National Citizen Party (NCP) was also among those who demonstrated. Awami League has said that the government's decision is undemocratic and repressive.