The Dhaka Metropolitan Police has stepped up security across the capital ahead of the 77th founding anniversary of the Awami League, which remains banned from political activities. Barricades have been set up on Dhanmondi 32, while searches and checkpoints are in place at key points. Vehicles and pedestrians are being stopped and questioned.

Bangladesh has issued a nationwide security alert amid fears of unrest ahead of the founding anniversary of the now-disbanded Awami League, the party once led by former prime…

Bangladesh issues nationwide alert for potential unrest ahead of Awami League's founding anniversary amid heightened security concerns.

Bangladesh has heightened security nationwide ahead of the Awami League's founding anniversary, amid concerns over potential unrest linked to demonstrations by party supporters.

Police warn rival political groups could come into confrontation during programmes planned for Tuesday

The move comes as security is tightened around the founding anniversary of the Awami League, whose activities are banned

Bangladesh on Monday ordered troops to be deployed in Dhaka and five other districts until June 30, stepping up security ahead of the Awami League's...

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police has stepped up security across the capital ahead of the 77th founding anniversary of the Awami League, which remains banned from political…

Dozens of activists linked to Bangladesh's now-disbanded Awami League were arrested across the country on Tuesday after attempting to mark the party's 77th founding anniversary in…

Dozens of Awami League activists arrested in Bangladesh while marking their party's anniversary, defying a nationwide security ban.