Dhaka, June 19 -- Police Headquarters has issued a nationwide alert over fears of possible clashes between Awami League activists and members of other political parties, centring on the party's founding anniversary on June 23.

In a communication on Thursday, it directed all police units across the country to remain on alert and take necessary precautionary measures.

According to the communication, leaders and activists of Awami League, which faces a ban on its activities, may try to hoist party flags at local offices and bring out processions carrying banners marking the party's founding anniversary in different districts across the country.

Such activities could trigger confrontations with activists of other political parties, especia...