Bangladesh’s interim government took a big decision amid the chaos, difficulties for Sheikh Hasina’s party Awami League increased.

New Delhi. Amidst political turmoil and major changes in the political environment of the country, the interim government of Bangladesh has taken a big decision. The government said that the Awami League led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will not participate in the national parliamentary elections to be held in February 2026 due to the ban on its activities. Shafikul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Advisor to the Interim Government of Bangladesh, announced that the Awami League, whose political activities are currently banned in the country. Will not be able to participate in the upcoming national elections.

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Alam made this comment in response to a reporter’s question during a press conference after the meeting of the advisory council of the interim government on Wednesday. The reporter had reportedly asked about a letter sent by US lawmakers to the Chief Advisor, expressing concern over the ban on the Awami League. He said that he has not seen that letter and has no information about it. However, he stressed that the government’s stand regarding the Awami League is clear. The Secretary said that since the activities of Awami League are banned and the Election Commission has canceled the registration of the party. Therefore Awami League will not be able to participate in this election. Earlier in May, the interim government had issued a gazette notification banning all activities of the Bangladesh Awami League and its affiliated, associated and fraternal organisations. The decision was said to remain in force until the completion of the trials at the International Criminal Tribunal. At that time this gazette was issued by the Public Security Division of the Home Ministry. It has been said in the notification that this action has been taken under the Anti-terrorism Ordinance.