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
Why provoke the opposition and punish citizens?
Contrast in administrative actions regarding political rallies could not be starker when it comes to BNP and other parties.
No more dirty tactics before election
AL must stop obstructing the opposition’s right to free assembly
Now AL plans to flaunt strength
As the recent BNP rallies drew huge crowds in different cities, the Awami League is now preparing to hold rallies and other programmes across the country from next month apparently to show its strength.
AL maintains democratic process in the country: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Awami League always comes to power with people’s verdict -- through election.
AL, BNP in overdrive to woo allies
The ruling Awami League and its arch-rival the BNP are working to bring like-minded political parties into their fold ahead of the next parliamentary election.
BNP’s right to peaceful assembly is inalienable
Government must deliver on promises made to opposition parties
Should student politics extend into private universities?
Yes, but not through Chhatra League
Attacks on BNP a worrying sign for the future
Where is the level playing field promised by the EC?
“I know very well who’s conspiring against AL, me before election”
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (August 3, 2022) said that conspiracy is being intensified to remove her from power as national election is approaching.
And the Nobel Prize for Violence Goes to…
No, silly, there is no such prize for violence. That’s just a conversation starter. After all, what better way to invoke the mighty Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) than with a nod to violence?