Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman clarified on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, that individuals affiliated with the Awami League face no blanket restriction against attending general public gatherings, provided they do not hold activities under the party's official banner.
Speaking during a government progress briefing at the Bangladesh Secretariat, Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman addressed journalists' questions regarding a former Awami League MP who recently returned from London and organized a rally in his constituency.
The Adviser explained that while the legal status of the Awami League as a political entity is currently undergoing trial at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), political activities under the party's banner remain banned under amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act (pre-2009 framework). Consequently, organizing marches, rallies, or meetings using Awami League banners, logos, or office setups constitutes a direct violation of the law.
Read nextTejgaon Thana Chhatra Dal Holds Vigilant Standing Program in Farmgate Against Political AnarchyHowever, he emphasized that individuals associated with the party who have no active criminal charges, are not incarcerated, or are currently out on bail retain their basic rights to participate in non-party social or public assemblies. When journalists noted that party banners and pandals were utilized at the former MP's event, the Adviser assured that the administration will investigate and enforce appropriate legal measures against the organizers.
Regarding the return of former MPs from abroad, Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman stated that having a pending lawsuit does not automatically block entry to the country, but authorities are scrutinizing whether returning individuals carry active arrest warrants or possess formal fugitive status.
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