Bangladesh Bans Awami League's Student Wing Amid Rising Unrest

The interim government has declared the Bangladesh Chhatra League a terrorist organization following violent protests and demands from student movements.

• The Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), affiliated with the Awami League, has been banned under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009.
• The ban follows demands from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, which has been protesting since July against government policies.
• Protests have led to over 700 deaths and significant unrest, prompting former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India.
• The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has accused the BCL of violence and exploitation over the past 15 years.
• The move to ban the BCL reflects a broader crackdown on organizations linked to the ousted Awami League government.

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