Dhaka, April 10 (NationPress) The Awami League of Bangladesh has raised significant alarms regarding the actions of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government, cautioning that the ongoing policies from the previous interim government led by Muhammad Yunus threaten the very foundation of the nation's democratic culture and a vibrant political atmosphere.

The Awami League vehemently criticized the recent legislative ban imposed on the party, resulting from an ordinance enacted in 2025 during the Yunus administration.

"The BNP opposed numerous ordinances from the illegitimate, tyrannical Yunus regime. Yet, they are now enacting those same measures, betraying the trust of the people. Under Yunus's rule, the Awami League faced a ban through an executive order, which the BNP has now codified into law. This is detrimental to democratic politics in Bangladesh. A political party cannot survive solely on legal measures if it lacks public support; conversely, a party with public favor cannot be crushed by legislation," stated the Awami League.

"The Awami League, with its deep-rooted history and traditions, has consistently stood with the people of this nation. Thus, banning the Awami League, a party representing the populace, is an anti-people act. Only those who oppose democratic values would endorse such a measure," the statement continued.

Condemning the recent detention of former Parliament Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury as "unjust," the Awami League claimed she was held for an extended period, endured mistreatment, and was later presented as arrested in a contrived scenario.

The party asserted that Chaudhury’s arrest and ill-treatment signify "an assault on principled and dedicated politics."

Furthermore, they alleged that state mechanisms are being exploited to inflict severe oppression and arrests against their leaders and supporters, with reports of "indiscriminate killings" surfacing.

In highlighting the crackdown on their leaders, the Awami League noted that Safura Begum Rumi has been wrongfully detained, while in Chattogram, several leaders and activists, including Mohammad Shamim and Alal Sheikh, have been killed. They also claimed that "new fabricated cases" are being generated, along with ongoing "case-based extortion."

The Awami League urged the government to take essential actions to foster a conducive political environment and uphold democratic values, warning that "if not, the citizens of this nation will carve their own path to freedom."