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action against organisations, having this power within a tribunal of international standards adds credibility and public trust,” he added.

With the amendment, the tribunal can now suspend or ban an organisation’s activities, declare it illegal, suspend or cancel its registration or licence, and confiscate its property.

The ordinance also defines “organisation” as any political party, any group affiliated with or associated with such a party, or any group of individuals that, in the tribunal’s opinion, supports, propagates, endorses, facilitates, or engages in the activities of such a party or entity

It states that the tribunal can take action against any organisation found to have committed, ordered, attempted, aided, incited, abetted, conspired, or in any way facilitated crimes against humanity.

The ordinance followed a special meeting of the interim government’s advisory council on Saturday, where the amendment was approved. The meeting was held amid protests demanding a ban on the Awami League.

During the session, the council also decided to prohibit all activities of Awami League, including its online presence, under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the tribunal’s proceedings against the party and its leaders are completed.

The council said the decision aims to protect national security, the July Movement’s activists, and ensure the safety of complainants and witnesses in the tribunal cases.