Bangladesh Bans Student Organisation Under Anti-Terrorism Act

Bangladesh's interim government has banned the student organization, Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), affiliated with the Awami League, citing involvement in activities disrupting public safety. The group was implicated in violent acts during protests and labeled a banned entity under the Anti-Terrorism Act, sparking further demands from opposing movements.

In a decisive move, Bangladesh's interim government has banned the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the Awami League, under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

The administration accused the BCL of violent activities that threatened public safety, such as murder and harassment over the past 15 years. Even after the Awami League’s fall, BCL reportedly continued anti-state actions.

This ban follows violent protests and demands by movements against discrimination, leading to a political crisis and calls for constitutional changes.