Dhaka, June 22 -- Bangladesh remains on high alert ahead of the Awami League's founding anniversary, as the party remains under a ban originally imposed by the previous interim government. Despite a change in leadership and the election of a new administration, restrictions on the activities of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led party and its associated organisations continue to be enforced.

Due to fears that the party may attempt to stage various programmes, authorities have adopted a cautious approach, with the Ministry of Home Affairs recommending the deployment of army in several districts to assist with monitoring.

"The Ministry of Home Affairs has sent a letter requesting the deployment of the army ahead of the founding a...