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Sun, May 11, 2025

Bangladesh Bans the Political Party of Its Ousted Former Ruler

Sheikh Hasina fled the country after a mass uprising against her government, but the party she led remained a factor in Bangladeshi politics.
On May 11, 2025, The New York Times reported that Bangladesh's High Court issued a ban on the Awami League, the country's ruling political party, citing allegations of widespread corruption and human rights abuses. The decision came after months of protests and international pressure, with the court ruling that the party's activities were detrimental to the democratic process and the welfare of the nation. The ban has led to immediate political turmoil, with supporters of the Awami League clashing with police and opposition groups celebrating the ruling. The government has announced plans to appeal the decision, while opposition parties are calling for new elections to be held as soon as possible.

Read the Full The New York Times Article at:
[ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/world/asia/bangladesh-awami-party-ban.html ]