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 defiance of a nationwide ban, as authorities deployed security forces and intensified operations to prevent public gatherings.

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.