5:29 pm, Wednesday, 8 April 2026

AL activities to remain banned, bill passed

 

The Parliament on Wednesday passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2026, marking a significant turning point in the country’s political landscape.

The bill was approved by a voice vote at approximately 12:15PM, granting formal legal backing to the previously imposed ban on the activities of the Awami League.

 

With this legislative approval, the prohibition now carries a clear statutory foundation under the country’s anti-terrorism framework.

 

The bill formalises amendments to ordinances issued by the interim government, including the Anti-Terrorism Ordinance of May 12, 2025.

Under these provisions, sections 18 and 20 of the 2009 Anti-Terrorism Act were amended to prohibit the activities of the Awami League (AL) and its affiliated organisations.

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AL activities to remain banned, bill passed

Update Time : 03:26:35 pm, Wednesday, 8 April 2026

 

The Parliament on Wednesday passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2026, marking a significant turning point in the country’s political landscape.

The bill was approved by a voice vote at approximately 12:15PM, granting formal legal backing to the previously imposed ban on the activities of the Awami League.

 

With this legislative approval, the prohibition now carries a clear statutory foundation under the country’s anti-terrorism framework.

 

The bill formalises amendments to ordinances issued by the interim government, including the Anti-Terrorism Ordinance of May 12, 2025.

Under these provisions, sections 18 and 20 of the 2009 Anti-Terrorism Act were amended to prohibit the activities of the Awami League (AL) and its affiliated organisations.