Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Wednesday said that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces accusations of responsibility for the killing of hundreds of young men and women, describing her as "Dhaka's big butcher" and "the Butcher of Bengal."

Speaking at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital, Shafiqul Alam said the government is closely monitoring Hasina's activities and directives from India.

He reminded reporters that all activities of the Awami League remain officially banned. "If anyone from the Awami League attempts to engage in any activities - meetings, processions, or otherwise - strict legal action will be taken. There will be no exception," he said.

"Those who defy ...