DHAKA (Reuters) -- Bangladesh's interim government has banned all activities of the Awami League, the political party of deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, under the country's Anti-Terrorism Act, citing national security concerns.
Bangladesh turmoil
Bangladesh bans activities of ousted PM Hasina's party
Decision comes after days of street protests led by student-driven party
People celebrate after the interim government officially banned all the activities of the Bangladesh Awami League, until the trial of the party and its leader, following the demand of the protesters, in Dhaka, May 10. © Reuters
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