What they say
"We are pleased that, albeit delayed, the interim government decided last night [Saturday night] to ban the activities of the fascist party Awami League and all organisations affiliated with it, in the interest of swiftly prosecuting those involved with the fascist regime for crimes against humanity and ensuring an unhindered trial process."
"Our heartfelt demand has been partially fulfilled through the banning of Awami League's activities. But it has not yet been fully realised … We have repeatedly met with the families of the martyrs. They do not seek financial assistance from the government. Instead, they want swift justice against Sheikh Hasina and her accomplices."
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"The priority should have been bringing those involved in mass killing to justice, not banning the political activities of Awami League. The politics of a party does not end simply because it is banned. We saw it in the case of Jamaat-e-Islami… I will not be surprised if the party becomes even more influential, like Jamaat have become."
"The future legal interpretation of this decision [of banning Awami League] is quite uncertain, because in our country, the law tends to operate according to the preferences of those in power. That's the reality we're witnessing. This is how the law functions here. So, when it comes to the future, it is really difficult to say how things will unfold."
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