Dhaka, May 10 -- The interim government has banned the activities of Awami League until the completion of trial of the perpetrators of the killings and atrocities carried out during the July Upsurge.

The decision was taken in a special meeting of the council of advisers held at Jamuna State Guest House on Saturday night, said Law Adviser Asif Nazrul after the meeting.

Asif Nazrul stated that the amendment to the ICT Act enables the tribunal to prosecute political parties, their affiliates, and supporters.

Consequently, all AL operations, including those in cyberspace, are suspended to safeguard national security, sovereignty, and the safety of July Movement activists, plaintiffs, and witnesses involved in the tribunal proceedings .

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