The National Parliament has approved the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2026, which adds provisions to ban individuals or entities involved in terrorist activities and their operations.
The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2026 was passed on Wednesday afternoon without any changes to the content of the original ordinance.
Under the ordinance, the interim government had decided to amend the anti-terrorism law to prohibit all activities of the Bangladesh Awami League until the trial of the party and its leaders at the International Crimes Tribunal is completed.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed told the parliament that the amendment was introduced to ensure the trial of organisations involved in mass murders. He added that under the revised law, the registration of the Awami League has been suspended.
