India, May 11 -- Bangladesh's interim government on Saturday banned ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

All activities of the political outfit have been banned until the International Crimes Tribunal completes the trial of the party and its leaders.

Following Hasina's ouster amid severe protests against her, she has been living in India, where she fled from Bangladesh on August 5, 2024.

The decision to ban the political outfit was reached during a meeting of the interim government's council amid protests across the country against the Awami League.

The protesters have been demanding the imposition of a complete ban on the Awami League for the past three days.

The advisers also appro...