Dhaka, March 22 -- Several organisations and students from Dhaka University staged a rally on Saturday, demanding a ban on the Awami League.

The rally began at 3 pm at Shahbagh intersection, where participants chanted slogans like "One word, one demand, League not come back."

Shakil Mia, an organiser of the July Movement students participating in the rally, said, "All those associated with the Awami League are involved in some form of crime. Therefore, we want the registration of the Awami League to be cancelled."

He also said that the Awami League should not be allowed to participate in the next election.

"Considering the wrongdoings the Awami League has committed over the past 16 years, no good worker of the party can be found," he ...