Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The reopening of Awami League offices in multiple areas after the formation of the new government has been taken up for legal scrutiny, according to BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.

Speaking on Monday at the BNP central office in Dhaka's Naya Paltan, on his first visit since the government change, he said the party had not sought the reopening of the offices.

"Since the law clearly says their activities are banned, the matter will be handled accordingly," he added.

Since the fall of the Awami League government on Aug 5, 2024, party leaders and activists have largely gone into hiding, leaving offices across the nation locked and halting public political activity for 19 mo...