Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief advisor, has warned that stringent legal measures will be taken if Awami League leaders and activists, whose activities are currently banned, attempt to organise spontaneous street marches.

He issued the warning at a press briefing on Wednesday, as activists from the Awami League and its affiliates continue to hold such pop-up rallies frequently across Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh.

Recently, Awami League Presidium member Jahangir Kabir Nanok, in India at the moment, announced plans for a Nov 13 "lockdown-style" party plan.

Addressing these developments, Shafiqul said the government is prepared to take strict measures. A video circulating on social media captures Nanok ...