Bangladesh bans activities of Awami League, the party of ousted PM Hasina

Bangladesh's interim government has decided to ban the Awami League, formerly led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, under the Anti-Terrorism Act until its members face trial over charges related to the protests against her rule. A Truth and Reconciliation Commission will be formed to promote national unity amid widespread opposition to the move, which some in the AWAMI League claim is an abuse of power. The decision comes as thousands of protesters remain on the streets, with former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returning to Bangladesh for the first time since her exile in India.