Awami league
A freedom fighter’s journey to Mujibnagar
The necessity that was felt a few days after the Declaration of Independence of Bangladesh was that of a Government which could take upon itself the burden of directing the liberation struggle.
Polls to local bodies: ‘Boat’ now off-limits to AL leaders
The Awami League yesterday decided not to field party candidates in any local government polls as a measure to stop infighting between AL leaders.
Voters without choice are just glorified dummies
You’ve already met the dummy candidates, aka independents. Now, meet dummy voters.
Politics must not be a means to wealth accumulation
TIB review of the affidavits of candidates paints a worrying picture of politics
Development, prosperity, peace if AL elected to 4th straight term: PM
Hasina unveils election manifesto
Hasina announces AL’s election manifesto
The AL is vying for a fourth straight term, having won the 2008, 2014 and 2018 elections.
How ‘pacer’ Shakib became a leading spinner
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan couldn’t stay away from the field for too long despite being occupied in campaigning for the upcoming general elections where he will be contesting for the ruling Awami League from the Magura-1 constituency in his hometown.
The facade of a competitive election
The ruling Awami League is desperately trying to showcase the polls as inclusive and competitive.
Elections without choice: A leaf out of autocrats’ playbook
As the country is heading towards an exercise that the incumbent is calling an election, it is imperative that we understand what is in the making.
How the sand mafia is killing our rivers
Illegal and indiscriminate sand extraction from the rivers is increasing at an alarming rate, with the backing of ruling party politicians, causing massive erosion of riverbanks and destruction of rural settlements and farmlands.
When youngsters shun politics, the nation should be worried
The youths have turned away from politics out of frustration.
Sales of AL nomination forms down 17pc from 2018
The sale of Awami League nomination forms for the upcoming national election dropped by nearly 17 percent compared to the last national election.
Mahiya Mahi buys AL nomination form, explains why
Actress Mahiya Mahi entered the Dhallywood industry with the film “Bhalobasar Rong”. Over the course of 11 years, Mahi has expanded her career beyond the film industry, making appearances in the field of politics through diverse platforms. The actress engaged in political activities for several months now, actively participating in various Awami League meetings.
Can we trust the EC at all?
The EC has repeatedly said one thing and did something other than that, if not the opposite.
The fog before the election
While the prime minister is unofficially on her campaign trail, the opposition camp is on the run.
BNP's options after the Oct 28 rally
There is no doubt that the country is heading towards a long-drawn confrontational politics ahead of the election.
Govt out to eliminate BNP
The BNP has alleged that the government has become desperate to eliminate it and other parties by indiscriminately arresting the opposition leaders and activists across the country.
Where do we go from here?
In Dhaka, the designated streets occupied by BNP looked like a battlefield.
Govt takes hard line against BNP
The government appears to have taken a tough stance against the BNP after Saturday’s clashes that turned the heart of the capital into a battlefield.
