The Government on November 5 banned extremist outfit Allahr Dal, terming it as a threat to public safety, reports Dhaka Tribune. In an official notification, the Ministry of Home Affairs said the group has been banned as its activities pose a threat to public safety and security.Earlier, Bangladesh had banned seven Islamic groups - Ansar al-Islam (March 1, 2017), Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) (May 25, 2015), Hizb ut-Tahrir (October 22, 2009), Harkat-ul-Jehad al-Islami-Bangladesh (HUJI-B) (October 17, 2005), Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) (February 23, 2005), Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) (February 23, 2005) and Shahadat-e-al Hikma (February 9, 2003).