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Thousands gathered in Dhaka to honor awami league veteran Tofail Ahmed, sparking speculation about the party's potential resurgence amidst a ban. This event, coupled with claims of minimal reforms by the interim government and its alignment with certain parties, suggests a possible return for the awami league. Meanwhile, a minority minister resigned citing health issues.

Inspired by India's viral Cockroach Janta Party, satirical groups like the Cockroach Awami Party and Cockroach awami league have emerged in Pakistan. These social media-driven parties, adopting similar themes, aim to represent "lazy and unemployed" youth and Gen-Z, offering an alternative to established political factions.

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Shakib Al Hasan said he is ready to return to Bangladesh and face ongoing legal cases if assured “normal security” and protection from harassment. The former captain, absent from Bangladesh since May 2024, also revealed his bank account has been frozen during investigations. Shakib denied wrongdoing in multiple cases and said authorities have found no evidence against him so far.

Former Bangladesh Parliament Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury has been arrested by Dhaka police. Officials confirmed her detention late Monday night. The specific charges remain unclear, but preliminary information suggests a link to violence during the July mass uprising. A murder complaint in Rangpur names Chowdhury and former minister Tipu Munshi. Munshi is already in custody.

Bangladesh declared former PM Sheikh Hasina politically irrelevant ahead of Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman's India visit. Dhaka has requested Hasina's extradition, stating her awami league no longer exists. India expressed willingness to rebuild ties with a forward-looking approach based on mutual interest.

BNP is seeking support from Jamaat-e-Islami to prevent the awami league from regaining power in Bangladesh. This move follows the ouster of Sheikh Hasina and claims of her call for armed resistance. Meanwhile, awami league plans to resume political activities and street protests against the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

A senior leader of Bangldesh's ruling awami league was shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside a mosque in Dhaka's Badda area when he was returning home after Friday prayers. Farhad Ali, general secy of the awami league's Badda Union wing, died on the spot as bullets pierced his chest and head.

India has voiced strong concerns over the recent political turmoil in Bangladesh, triggered by the banning of the awami league under a revised anti-terrorism law. This action, along with the revocation of the party's registration, raises worries about shrinking democratic space. India urges Bangladesh to hold free and fair elections, emphasizing the importance of democratic freedoms.

The BNP and Jamaat oppose banning the awami league, despite being targeted by them previously. They prefer electoral defeat over bans. The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus is preparing for new elections after Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India amid prolonged protests over government job quotas.

Bangladesh police arrested two individuals for distributing leaflets supporting the deposed awami league party. The arrests followed a warning from the interim government, which threatened punitive action against such campaigns. The activists were detained for distributing materials that allegedly could disrupt law and order. The awami league, ousted during a student-led protest in August, has faced increasing scrutiny, with the interim government accusing its supporters of spreading disinformation.

Bangladesh's interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, has prohibited the awami league from holding a planned rally, denouncing the party as "fascist." The government alleges the awami league's involvement in violence and disruption, particularly citing the student wing's role in the recent unrest.

Despite opposition from one of the biggest political parties, the interim government and the election commission have taken steps to ensure that the awami league can’t contest the next national election and its supporters can't engage in any political activities.

Bangladesh's Electoral Commission awaits an official notice regarding the awami league's fate after the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, banned the party under anti-terrorism laws. This action, prompted by national security concerns and the July 2024 uprising, could prevent the party from participating in the upcoming general election.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, emphasized that Bangladesh's democracy and elections are untenable without the awami league, the nation's oldest party. In a video message, he called for eliminating militancy and violence and underscored the need for his mother’s family’s involvement, urging party members to stay strong amid current unrest.