Awami League Criticizes Bangladesh Interim Government and Election Process Ahead of 2025 Polls

Following widespread protests in 2024, Bangladesh's Awami League leaders, including former Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud, criticized the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus for barring their party from the February 2025 elections, alleging the polls are neither free nor fair. They challenged a UN Human Rights Office report on protest-related violence as biased and highlighted attacks on minorities and security forces. Sheikh Hasina, now in India, warned of rising extremism amid political instability and urged inclusive elections to ensure regional stability.