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Stop politically motivated attacks within court premises

They seriously violate the rights of the accused

Suborna Mustafa safe after attack on her home

In a time when remembering the contributions of Bangabandhu is seemingly being questioned, actress Rokeya Prachi courageously took her stand in mourning Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, almost single-handedly.

From one party to one person: What was de facto is now de jure

The most important outcome of this election is the emergence of Sheikh Hasina as the supreme leader of the country.

‘Why would Awami League need to resort to rigging in this scenario?’

Awami League has no incentive to rig the election, and doubting this suggests a lack of rationality.

AL rally begins near south gate of Baitul Mukarram

The ruling Awami League’s peace rally started near the south gate of National Mosque Baitul Mukarram around 2:30pm.

Barishal, Khulna city polls exposed what's wrong with our elections

The elections to Barishal and Khulna city corporations held on May 12, 2023 cannot be considered free, fair and credible, as they were non-competitive.

A step backward for democracy

Proposed curbing of EC’s power sends a wrong message at the wrong time

14-party fragile as AL ‘shifts rightwards’

With the ruling Awami League apparently reaching out to some right-wing political parties to forge a bigger electoral alliance, a gap with its left allies keeps widening since the national polls in 2018.

Our collective role in building a Smart Bangladesh by 2041

To achieve and reach the expected goals of Smart Bangladesh, the AL government should emphasise on attracting more creative, visionary, and young leaders in the party who are aware of the latest developments in the field and able to leverage the benefits of this rapidly changing world.

June 24, 2019

No one can destroy Awami League: Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says no one can destroy Bangladesh Awami League as it is a well-organised political party having numerous achievements during its 70-year history of struggle.

November 11, 2018

2 teenagers killed in AL infighting

Two teenage boys are killed after a pick-up van runs them over during a clash between two factions of Awami League in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area.

November 10, 2018

AL on polls trail, BNP on streets

With much fanfare and enthusiasm, aspiring candidates yesterday started collecting nomination forms from the Awami League's election steering office in Dhanmondi, setting off on their race to be the party's contestants in the 11th parliamentary polls.

November 6, 2018

AL to start selling nomination form Nov 9

Amid disagreement in political parties over different issues ahead of the 11th national election, ruling Awami League has decided to start selling its nomination papers among aspirants from November 9.

November 5, 2018

No movement if dialogue is successful: BNP

BNP yesterday said it will not go for movement if the current political crisis is resolved through Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's talks with

November 2, 2018

14-PARTY-OIKYAFRONT TALKS: Not much resolved

Dr Kamal Hossain found no specific solution in prime minister's speech. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said his party was not satisfied with how the talks went. JSD President ASM Abdur Rab said their movement would continue to realise their seven-point demand. And Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said they would not go beyond the constitution.

October 31, 2018

News Analysis: Talks history offers food for thoughts

The ruling Awami League will begin talks with opposition political alliance Jatiya Oikyafront tomorrow with a backdrop of an eventful saga of success and failure in the history of dialogue in Bangladesh politics. In the following we have reproduced the article, by Shakhawat Liton published in 2016, analysing the history of political dialogues in the country.

October 30, 2018