, May 11 -- BNP has expressed satisfaction over the interim government's decision to suspend all activities of the Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the completion of its trial, along with that of its leaders, at the International Crimes Tribunal.

In a statement, party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, "We are pleased that, albeit delayed, the interim government decided last night (Saturday night) to ban the activities of the fascist party the Awami League and all organisations affiliated with it, in the interest of swiftly prosecuting those involved with the fascist regime for crimes against humanity and ensuring an unhindered trial process."

He also described as a correct decision the move to amend the ...