The council of advisers has decided to ban all activities of Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the trial of the party leaders is completed in the International Crimes Tribunal.

The council came up with decision at a special meeting held at state guest house Jamuna in Dhaka on Saturday night. The council led by Dr Muhammad Yunus also approved the amendment to the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, inserting a provision to punish any political party, its affiliated bodies or supporters, said a statement issued by the Chief Adviser's Press Wing. 

The International Crimes Tribunal will be able to punish any political party, its affiliated organisations or supporters' groups, according to the amendment.

The council of advisers decided to ban all activities of the Awami League, including in cyberspace, under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the trial of Awami League and its leaders is completed in the International Crimes Tribunal aiming to protect the security and sovereignty of the country, the safety of the leaders and activists of the July Movement and the plaintiffs and witnesses of the International Crimes Tribunal.

The necessary circular will be issued to this end on the next working day, the statement said. In addition, the meeting also decided to finalise and publish the July Proclamation within the next 30 working days.