Press Secretary Shafiqur Alam dismissed concerns over global reaction to the ban on Awami League, stating, “I don’t believe the world will mourn. The ban is crucial for national security and to protect witnesses and plaintiffs in the international crimes tribunal.” He noted that Western democracies have also banned parties post-WWII, citing Nazi and fascist bans in Germany and Italy. UN reports have reportedly confirmed Awami League leaders and affiliates' involvement in crimes against humanity.