AL activities remain banned as JS passes anti-terrorism bill

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AL activities remain banned as JS passes anti-terrorism bill

Published : Thursday, 9 April, 2026 at 3:35 PM, Count : 83

AL activities remain banned as JS passes anti-terrorism bill

The Jatiya Sangsad on Wednesday, April 8, passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill-2026, keeping the ban on the activities of Bangladesh Awami League and its all associate bodies in force.

The bill was passed by voice vote around 12:45 pm, giving the prohibition issued by the previous interim government a legal basis.

Earlier, on May 12, 2025, the Home Ministry of the interim government outlawed the activities of the Awami League and all its associated bodies.

A special committee formed by the 13th Jatiya Sangsad recommended passing the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, banning AL activities in the House as amended.

The bill aims to modernise existing law by incorporating provisions to ban not only entities but also their activities and propaganda.

The bill was placed and moved by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed.

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