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.
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.
Their lack of internal democracy casts doubt on the future of state reform drive
The Daily Star analysis of 25 political parties
Four Awami League leaders have died in Bogura jail custody in the 28 days till yesterday.
The Awami League regime's economic strategy was not always based on equity.
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.
BNP activists hand over 3 'Awami League men' to police
It seems that the apprehension of Awami League's return is haunting the interim government, occasionally affecting its activities and decision-making.
Brutal killing of a Jubo League leader demands scrutiny
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.
The Awami League government favoured the super-rich who controlled capital and laundered the funds aboard, dampening the country’s economy.
He says will not seek exiled leader’s extradition from India before domestic tribunal’s verdict
Critical decisions on presidency or constitution must keep long-term impact in mind
Cancellation of certain national days should be reviewed
BNP’s support for Awami League’s democratic rights is a welcome step
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.
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.
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