Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has said the current government will take steps soon to ban Awami League (AL) as a political party.
"First of all, it is very positive that political parties have come to a 'consensus' on banning AL,” he said in an interview with BSS.
Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, also adviser of the ministry of youth and sports, added that country’s people couldn’t accept the undemocratic and monopolistic attitude and activities of the AL when it was in power. That’s why the political parties are reaching to a consensus after 5 August on the banning of the party.”
He continued, “It’ll be easier for the government to implement any decision if there have such consensus among the political parties."
Replying to a query whether the government is taking any immediate steps to ban AL, Asif Mahmud "I think that the common people or political parties, whoever we are, we represent the people of this country. So, our main goal should be to prioritise the aspirations and demands of the people.
He went on, saying “From that point, I would like to applaud the demand been raised by BNP for banning AL.”
Apart from the judicial process, he said, there are four laws under which the government can take step against any party by executive order.
However, the government is yet to decide what legal framework it will follow on this issue, he added.
The adviser said involvement of the autocratic AL in the July-August massacre should be proven naturally in the judicial process and in that case the government can take any step, including banning the AL as a political party and repealing its registration.
He, however, said that “Since the issue is related to the law, the government will follow all necessary procedures and come to a final decision on banning the party.”
“I want to make an assurance to all that the government will take immediate steps in this regard to reflect the desires of the people of Bangladesh,” he added.
