Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' remarks about the Awami League (AL) being valid as a party, with only its activities suspended for the time being, come across as contradictory and a bouncer.
This remark of Yunus assumes significance, as the Election Commission in May had cancelled the AL's registration two days after the Yunus-led government banned activities of the Sheikh Hasina-led party. Is it a U-turn or is it a strategy? ask people on social media.
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Speaking to news organisation Zeteo on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Yunus said that the Awami League remains a valid political party, and its activities have been put on hold for the time being.
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