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AL ban: Nahid backs govt move, urges swift action
National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Saturday night urged the government to implement its decisions without delay, following the government's decision to ban all activities of the Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Shortly after the government's decision, Nahid Islam, in a Facebook post, congratulated the revolutionary students and people and applauded the government.
Govt decides to ban all Awami League activities under Anti-Terrorism Act pending its trial for crimes
He also demanded swift implementation of all decisions.
He further mentioned that the fascist perpetrators of mass killings across the country must be identified and brought to justice swiftly, reports UNB.
“The Election Commission must promptly cancel the registration of the fascist Awami League, which has been announced to be banned,” he added.
Earlier, the Council of Advisers, in a special meeting on Saturday night, decided to ban all activities of the Awami League, including in cyberspace, under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the trial of Bangladesh Awami League and its leaders in the International Crimes Tribunal is completed.
Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said the decision was taken in order to protect the security and sovereignty of the country, the safety of the leaders and activists of the July movement, and the protection of the plaintiffs and witnesses of the International Crimes Tribunal.
The relevant gazette in this regard will be issued on the next working day, he said after the marathon meeting chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
Meanwhile, Hundreds of demonstrators who were protesting demanding the ban of Awami League activities held a joyous procession in front of Hotel InterContinental, near the Chief Adviser’s Residence, Jamuna after the government's decision to ban all activities of the AL.