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
Politics in 2022: AL ends it on a high note despite poor start
Political activities of the ruling Awami League in 2022 began slowly, after a quiet pandemic, and gathered significant momentum towards the end of the year.
Rangpur City Helm: AL, JP battling it out today
Both the ruling Awami League and opposition Jatiya Party said they would win the Rangpur City Corporation election today.
Sometimes a slap is not just a slap
Political violence has reached an alarming level in Bangladesh
Mahfuz Anam writes: From Bangabandhu to Sheikh Hasina
Awami League’s journey from a party leading a struggle to a party long in power.
Al Nat’l Council: Number two is the number one question
The ruling Awami League is all set to hold its 22nd triennial national council on December 24 with only one thing certain: Sheikh Hasina, who has been leading the party since 1981 after she returned home from a long exile, will be reelected as the AL president for the 10th time.
Watchful AL takes to streets
The ruling Awami League has suddenly taken a combative stance after saying for days that it would help the BNP to peacefully hold today’s rally in the capital.
COLUMN BY MAHFUZ ANAM: A competition of errors
Is our government so weak that a proposed public meeting threatens it?
AL men ‘on guard’ for Dec 10 BNP rally
Leaders and activists of the ruling Awami League have started to take position in different areas of the capital, in the name of “vigilant guard”, ahead of the BNP’s December 10 rally.
5 things to know for Nov 23: BNP vs Awami League, World Cup, and more
It’s a great day for Saudi Arabians — a public holiday declared after their shocking victory yesterday. Argentina’s die-hard fans in Bangladesh are still recovering from the injured pride. Some fans like Zayed Khan remain hopeful that Messi and his team will bounce back. If you’re struggling to be optimistic, then perhaps taking a look at some of the World Cup’s greatest upset here, will make you feel better. And here’s everything else you need to know today.
AL triennial conference in Lakshmipur begins
The triennial conference of Laxmipur Awami League is taking place in the district today after a gap of seven long years