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Fleeing AL Leaders Cannot Return: Home Minister
Published : Wednesday, 11 November, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Observer Online Report
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Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said Awami League leaders and activists who fled Bangladesh following the July mass uprising will not be allowed to return or engage in politics.
Drawing a comparison with Nazi officials who fled Germany, he said those responsible for past atrocities would not be allowed to resume political activities.
He made the remarks on Wednesday (November 11) during the third day of the fourth session of the 13th National Parliament.
Salahuddin alleged that fugitive Awami League leaders were directing party members from across the border to identify July uprising participants and attack their homes.
Mob incidents decline
The home minister said mob incidents dropped from 55 between February and October 2025 to 16 during the same period in 2026.
He also said murder cases declined from 2,938 to 2,651 over the same period, claiming an improvement in the law and order situation.
Government stance on security
Salahuddin said the government would maintain law and order while respecting human rights and would not turn law enforcement agencies into a force of repression.
He announced that investigation teams of the International Crimes Tribunal would begin district-level investigations into alleged crimes committed during the previous government.
He also accused elements linked to the former ruling party of attempting to create unrest through arson attacks and labour protests.
Border security
The minister said 22 Bangladeshis were killed in shootings by the BSF and Indian nationals between January and October 2025, compared with 12 during the same period in 2026.
He added that BGB recovered 129 firearms between February 17 and November 8 this year, compared with 81 during the corresponding period in 2025.
Salahuddin also said seven people had been arrested over an alleged meeting involving fugitive Awami League members, while efforts were underway to arrest the remaining accused.
-AJM
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