Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- Apparently ruling out the possibility of the Awami League's participation in the upcoming national election, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Monday said that no democratic country in the world would allow an organisation led by such a 'terrible criminal' to engage in any form of activity, let alone taking part in elections.

"This (AL) party leader (Sheikh Hasina), is a fugitive from justice, sentenced to death for crimes against humanity, and is calling for terrorist attacks against Bangladesh," he told UNB when asked whether the Awami League would be permitted to participate in the next general election.

The much-sought national election and a referendum on the July National Charter (Constitutional Re...