Awami League (AL)

Star Interview / Widespread graft was the norm, not exception

The Awami League regime's economic strategy was not always based on equity.

AL activists barred from joining event at Zero Point

Awami League leaders and activists could not hold an event at Zero Point in the capital’s Gulistan yesterday amid strong resistance by students, and activists of different political parties, including the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.

Students, BNP activists gather at Noor Hossain Square

BNP activists hand over 3 'Awami League men' to police

How apprehension of AL's comeback is affecting the interim govt

It seems that the apprehension of Awami League's return is haunting the interim government, occasionally affecting its activities and decision-making.

Students to resist AL event today

The student movement against discrimination will hold a mass gathering at Zero Point in the capital’s Gulistan today, demanding trial of the Awami League.

Stop retributive violence in politics

Brutal killing of a Jubo League leader demands scrutiny

$12-15b laundered every year during the AL rule

Between $12 billion and $15 billion was siphoned out of the country every year over the last 15 years, said Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh.

Star Interview / AL policy favouring oligarchs dampened economy

The Awami League government favoured the super-rich who controlled capital and laundered the funds aboard, dampening the country’s economy.

‘No place’ for Hasina’s ‘fascist’ party in Bangladesh's politics, Yunus tells FT

He says will not seek exiled leader’s extradition from India before domestic tribunal’s verdict

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

Widespread graft was the norm, not exception

The Awami League regime's economic strategy was not always based on equity.

November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024

AL activists barred from joining event at Zero Point

Awami League leaders and activists could not hold an event at Zero Point in the capital’s Gulistan yesterday amid strong resistance by students, and activists of different political parties, including the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.

November 10, 2024
November 10, 2024

Students, BNP activists gather at Noor Hossain Square

BNP activists hand over 3 'Awami League men' to police

November 10, 2024
November 10, 2024

How apprehension of AL's comeback is affecting the interim govt

It seems that the apprehension of Awami League's return is haunting the interim government, occasionally affecting its activities and decision-making.

November 10, 2024
November 10, 2024

Students to resist AL event today

The student movement against discrimination will hold a mass gathering at Zero Point in the capital’s Gulistan today, demanding trial of the Awami League.

November 9, 2024
November 9, 2024

Stop retributive violence in politics

Brutal killing of a Jubo League leader demands scrutiny

November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024

$12-15b laundered every year during the AL rule

Between $12 billion and $15 billion was siphoned out of the country every year over the last 15 years, said Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh.

November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024

AL policy favouring oligarchs dampened economy

The Awami League government favoured the super-rich who controlled capital and laundered the funds aboard, dampening the country’s economy.

October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024

‘No place’ for Hasina’s ‘fascist’ party in Bangladesh's politics, Yunus tells FT

He says will not seek exiled leader’s extradition from India before domestic tribunal’s verdict

October 23, 2024
October 23, 2024

Urgency for change must not lead to hasty decisions

Critical decisions on presidency or constitution must keep long-term impact in mind