Dhaka, May 11 -- Senior BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday welcomed the government's move to amend the International Crimes Tribunal Act to pave the way for prosecuting the Awami League as a political party.

Speaking at a discussion at the International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka, the BNP Standing Committee member described the move as a significant moment in the nation's political history.

"A historic event occurred in Bangladesh's national life yesterday. I have already extended my appreciation to those who played a pivotal role in this regard," he said."I also welcome the interim government's initiative to amend the ICT Act to bring the Awami League under trial as a political entity."

Salahuddin claimed that BNP had forma...