Awami League (AL)

$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

Urgency for change must not lead to hasty decisions

Critical decisions on presidency or constitution must keep long-term impact in mind

An ill-timed revisionist attempt serves no purpose

Cancellation of certain national days should be reviewed

A refreshing message of political inclusivity

BNP’s support for Awami League’s democratic rights is a welcome step

AL to go tough to quell infighting

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.

AL ‘lost its pro-people image’

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.

AL's Platinum jubilee programmes / Thousands gather at Suhrawardy Udyan for grand rally

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

November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024

$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.

November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024

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.

October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024

‘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

October 23, 2024
October 23, 2024

Urgency for change must not lead to hasty decisions

Critical decisions on presidency or constitution must keep long-term impact in mind

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

An ill-timed revisionist attempt serves no purpose

Cancellation of certain national days should be reviewed

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

A refreshing message of political inclusivity

BNP’s support for Awami League’s democratic rights is a welcome step

July 13, 2024
July 13, 2024

AL to go tough to quell infighting

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.

June 24, 2024
June 24, 2024

AL ‘lost its pro-people image’

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.

June 23, 2024
June 23, 2024

Thousands gather at Suhrawardy Udyan for grand rally

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

June 23, 2024
June 23, 2024

75th Anniversary: It’s high time AL went into introspection

The Awami League, one of the oldest and largest political parties in the country, is set to celebrate its 75th founding anniversary today.