Dhaka, March 20 -- Bangladesh's Interim Government has no plans to ban the Awami League, but individuals within its leadership accused of crimes, including murder and crimes against humanity, will face trial in the country's courts, the Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement on Thursday.

Speaking with a delegation from the International Crisis Group, led by Comfort Ero, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus confirmed that the government has set two possible timelines for the elections. According to the statement, he assured the group that the dates would not change.

Professor Yunus also stated that the government has not ruled out referring Awami League leaders to the International Criminal Court in The Hague. This follows a UN...