Dhaka, March 22 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah has said the Awami League (AL) should be banned through a trial process, not an executive order, for the party's alleged involvement in killings and disappearances.

The southern chief organiser of the NCP also demanded the cancellation of the Awami League's registration as a political party through a judicial process.

Hasnat Abdullah came up with the statement while addressing a rally outside the National Museum at Shahbagh on Saturday.

NCP Member Secretary Akhter Hossain also vowed to resist the return of the Awami League at any cost.

He said, "Awami League did not express an apology or take responsibility for any killing. So, if anybody or any institution stands ...