HC summarily rejects writ petition seeking ban on AL

The High Court of Bangladesh summarily rejected a writ petition seeking to ban the Awami League political party. The petition, filed by Arifur Rahman Murad Bhuiyan of Sarda Society, cited alleged killings during recent protests. Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman urged dismissal, stating the government supports freedom of organization. He argued the petitioner lacked standing and that political issues should remain in the political arena. The court agreed, rejecting the petition which also sought changes to the interim government’s tenure and return of allegedly laundered funds.READ FULL