Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Awami League must face the ongoing judicial process over the July uprising killings and seek apology if it wants to return to active politics, said Prof Ali Riaz, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser.

Speaking at a seminar titled 'Rapture, Reform and Reimagining Democracy: Navigating the Agony of Transition' organised by the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) at BRAC Centre in Mohakhali, Ali Riaz said the party has neither acknowledged the July uprising nor expressed any regret.

"Sheikh Hasina still believes the July uprising was an Islamic militant movement backed by the West and meticulously designed by Prof Muhammad Yunus. With this mindset, there is no scope for making Awami League relevant in po...