Dhaka, May 9 -- A group of students, led by National Citizens Party (NCP) leaders, gathered in front of the Chief Adviser's residence, Jamuna, on Wednesday night demanding a political ban on the Awami League.

The demonstration began around 10pm under the leadership of Hasnat Abdullah, Chief Organiser of NCP's Southern Region.

Protesters chanted slogans calling for the trial of Awami League leaders and the party's complete ban from politics.

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Earlier, Hasnat Abdullah had announced the sit-in programme through a Facebook post, stating that they would remain in front of Jamuna until a clear roadmap is declared for the trial, deregistration and ban...