Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Sheikh Hasina Appeals to UN for Awami League Ban Lift
Sheikh Hasina, the leader of the Awami League, wants her party to be able to participate in the upcoming elections in Bangladesh.
However, the current government has banned them.
She has asked the United Nations to intervene and remove the ban.
The ban prevents the Awami League from participating in elections.
Hasina is appealing for free and fair elections, hoping her party can be involved.
Sheikh Hasina appealed to the UN to lift the ban on the Awami League.
The ban was imposed by the interim government in Bangladesh.
Elections are scheduled for February 2026.
The Awami League was banned from participating in elections in May 2025.
The appeal highlights human rights violations and urges free and fair elections.
- Who
- Sheikh Hasina, Awami League, UN, Dr. Muhammad Yunus (interim government)
- What
- Sheikh Hasina appealed to the UN to lift the ban on the Awami League.
- When
- Elections are scheduled for February 2026; the ban was imposed in May 2025.
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- To allow the Awami League to participate in the upcoming elections.
Sheikh Hasina's Stance
Interim Administration's Stance
The Awami League ban
Sheikh Hasina's Stance
The ban violates human rights and democracy.
Interim Administration's Stance
The Interim Administration views the ban as necessary.
- Party
- Awami League
- Leader
- Sheikh Hasina
- Ban Status
- Banned from elections
- Interim Leader
- Dr. Muhammad Yunus
- Election Date
- February 2026
