Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- The Awami League will not be allowed to hold protests in Bangladesh until the party apologise and face trial for the killings during the student-led mass uprising, Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam says.

In response to a question from journalists, he said: "One of the worst massacres in Bangladesh's history took place. Right before our eyes, young boys and girls were killed. Hundreds have been blinded. Many are permanently disabled.

"But they [Awami League] claim 3,000 police officers were killed. What a fabrication, what a lie."

"They won't be allowed to protest until they apologise, until their leadership is put on trial, until they submit to justice and are held accountable. They must first face trial,"...