Awami League (AL)

The power of silence in a bitter political rivalry

Just six months ago, the tables were completely turned. Khaleda was under house arrest, while her party was desperately appealing for her to be allowed to travel for medical care.

BNP’s show of force on Airport Road and a political culture that refuses to change

For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.

Before preaching democracy, political parties must lead by example

Their lack of internal democracy casts doubt on the future of state reform drive

Democracy ends where leadership begins

The Daily Star analysis of 25 political parties

Four AL leader died in Bogura jail custody in last one month

Four Awami League leaders have died in Bogura jail custody in the 28 days till yesterday.

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.

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

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

An ill-timed revisionist attempt serves no purpose

Cancellation of certain national days should be reviewed

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

A refreshing message of political inclusivity

BNP’s support for Awami League’s democratic rights is a welcome step

July 13, 2024
July 13, 2024

AL to go tough to quell infighting

Over the first six months of this year, there were on average more than two incidents of infighting every day in Awami League. These conflicts accounted for 94 percent of the total 440 incidents of political violence during the same period.

June 24, 2024
June 24, 2024

AL ‘lost its pro-people image’

Leaders and activists from various levels of the ruling Awami League have voiced concerns that the party has strayed from its founding principles, urging a focus on devoted activists rather than infiltrators.

June 23, 2024
June 23, 2024

Thousands gather at Suhrawardy Udyan for grand rally

Activists and leaders of the ruling Awami League and its associated bodies began thronging to the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital to join a grand rally marking the platinum jubilee of the party today