Awami League politically destroyed, buried in Delhi: Bangladesh Home Minister

Bangladesh's Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has declared the ruling Awami League (AL) politically finished, stating the party is "destroyed" and "buried in Delhi." He asserted that the AL will never again be able to engage in politics within Bangladesh.

Ahmed made these strong pronouncements at a discussion meeting marking the second anniversary of the July Revolution. He accused the AL of labeling "July fighters" as criminals and calling the mass uprising "militancy," while alleging their state power was seized through such means. The minister also criticized Sheikh Hasina for failing to apologize for past killings.

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The Awami League has been politically destroyed. It has been buried in Delhi and will never be able to do politics in Bangladesh again.

"The Awami League has been politically destroyed. It has been buried in Delhi and will never be able to do politics in Bangladesh again," Ahmed stated. He added that there is a widespread demand for the Awami League to face trial as a political party. "The investigation is ongoing. Very soon, it will be taken to trial," he confirmed.

The minister referenced constitutional amendments, including Article 47, and provisions within the Anti-Terrorism Act and ICT Act, which he claims allow political parties to be tried. He also warned against exploiting the spirit of the July Revolution for personal gain and vowed to preserve the history and memory of the July 24 mass uprising. The event was attended by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as the chief guest, alongside other government ministers.

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The investigation is ongoing. Very soon, it will be taken to trial.