Govt Calls AL Fascist, Warns Against Violence Ahead of Protest

Shafiqul Alam, the Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser

"The Awami League, in its current form, has become a fascist party," Alam declared, adding that such a party would not be allowed to hold protests in Bangladesh. He emphasized that there was no space for their demonstrations within the country’s legal framework.

In a post on his verified Facebook account, the Press Secretary also warned that if the party tried to organize gatherings, meetings, or processions under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, law enforcement would take "strict action" to maintain order.

The statement came in response to a call from the Bangladesh Awami League urging its activists to gather at Shaheed Noor Hossain Chattar—Zero Point, Gulistan, on November 10 to protest what they term the “misrule” of the current administration.

According to AL's Facebook post, the protest is driven by grievances over the alleged deprivation of people's rights, the rise of fundamentalist forces, and an ongoing conspiracy that threatens the everyday lives of ordinary citizens.

The date of the planned protest is significant, as November 10 marks the anniversary of the 1987 killing of Noor Hossain, an Awami Jubo League leader who was shot dead by police during a demonstration against the autocratic regime of Gen. HM Ershad in the same area. His death became a symbol of resistance against oppressive rule.

As tensions rise in the capital ahead of the planned rally, the government’s stance on maintaining order is clear: any form of violence or unlawful assembly will not be tolerated.