bangladesh awami league

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.

What's eating away at AL's bedrock?

An embarrassing stage collapse could well be an ominous sign of the party’s bedrock caving in.

Can AL rely on its old guard to counter new challenges?

The question is whether the AL, as a ruling party, is capable of countering the opposition camp’s campaign and preparing for the upcoming election at the same time, with its old faithfuls.

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

Pursuit of peace through violence?

Government must avoid the path of confrontation, allow BNP to exercise its constitutional rights

December 4, 2022
December 4, 2022

No version of Chhatra League is good enough

Obaidul Quader’s outburst betrays long-ignored urgency of holding it accountable

June 23, 2022
June 23, 2022

“Won’t do politics”: Tarique left country giving bond, PM says

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today questioned how Tarique Rahman can lead BNP when “he can’t dare to return home”.

June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022

Democracy crushed under BCL’s boots?

What earned the JCD such a thrashing?

January 4, 2020
January 4, 2020

AL heading towards ‘dynastic politics to establish one-party state’: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleges that the ruling Awami League is heading towards the path of “dynastic politics with an aim to materialise a one-party state” in the country.

December 22, 2019
December 22, 2019

Separating party from the govt?

Seven ministers do not feature in the partially announced Awami League Central Working Committee, and party insiders view it as an effort to separate the party from the government.

July 9, 2019
July 9, 2019

Awami League Parliamentary Party meeting on July 11

Awami League Parliamentary Party (ALPP) will hold a meeting at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on July 11.

June 25, 2019
June 25, 2019

None can destroy AL

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday described Bangladesh Awami League as one of the most “well-organised political parties” in the subcontinent and cited confidence that no-one could destroy the organisation.

June 24, 2019
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
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.

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