Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- The Chief Adviser's Press Wing has stated that the Awami League, whose political activities remain banned, will not be allowed to participate in the upcoming 13th general elections.
Speaking at a press conference at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka on Wednesday afternoon, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said the government's position on the Awami League was clear and unchanged.
He told reporters that as the party's activities are prohibited and its registration has been cancelled by the Election Commission, it cannot take part in the next parliamentary elections.Journalists at the briefing asked the press secretary about a letter sent by five US lawmakers to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, urgin...