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Bangladesh Government Bans Bangladesh Chatra League Following Protests

The interim government of Bangladesh has officially prohibited the Bangladesh Chatra League (BCL), a student organization affiliated with the Awami League party led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

This decision comes in the wake of mounting pressure from the Anti-discrimination Student Movement, which has been at the forefront of protests since July against the government.

The Bangladesh Home Ministry issued a notification enacting the ban under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009.

The ministry’s order cited the BCL’s involvement in various violent activities over the years, claiming the organization has contributed to public unrest through incidents of murder, harassment, and other forms of violence, particularly during the past fifteen years of perceived authoritarian governance.

In a statement, the Home Ministry noted, “The Bangladesh Chatra League has engaged in serious breaches of public safety and has a long history of violent conduct that includes assaults and extortion.”

The order specifically referenced events during the anti-discrimination protests, during which BCL members allegedly conducted aggressive and armed attacks against demonstrators and civilians, resulting in numerous injuries and fatalities.

Widespread discontent with the current administration fueled the protests that erupted earlier this year.

On Tuesday, leaders of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement outlined a series of demands, which include the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin and the dissolution of the BCL.

They claimed that the organization has a history of engaging in terroristic behavior that undermines democratic principles.

The official decree further emphasized that there is substantial evidence, including media reports and judicial findings, corroborating the BCL’s role in violent incidents.

“Numerous documented cases of criminal activities linked to the leaders and members of the BCL have been validated by the courts,” the order stated.

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