Awami League Criticizes Bangladesh Interim Government's Election Conduct
The Awami League has accused Bangladesh's interim government of being incapable of conducting fair elections and has been barred from participating in the upcoming polls scheduled for February 12. Senior leaders Hasan Mahmud and Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury, speaking in New Delhi, claimed the administration led by Muhammad Yunus fears the party's rising popularity. They criticized the interim government for failing to protect minorities and highlighted a UN report on violence during protests in July–August 2024, which they deemed biased. The leaders, currently in India or Europe, expressed their commitment to returning to Bangladesh and participating in elections, asserting that the current administration is hostile towards them. India has not yet responded to Bangladesh's request for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been in self-exile in New Delhi since 2024.
Published 2 days ago • 17 Jan 2026, 10:57 PM IST