Awami League (AL)

JP may walk if MPs not given cakewalk

Party chatter hints at withdrawal from polls if seat-sharing deal can’t be reached with AL

Expediency triumphs over principle in electoral politics

It appears that all of the ruling party’s efforts revolve around the next election, not considering longer-term ramifications for the itself.

AL-led 14-Party Alliance: Seat-sharing stuck with JSD, Workers Party

The decision on Awami League’s seat-sharing with the 14-party alliance partners seems to be stalled over the demands from Bangladesh Workers Party and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD).

BNP averts split despite AL efforts

BNP leaders say the ruling Awami League’s desperate attempt to cause a large-scale defection from their party has failed because only one prominent leader jumped ship.

Actor Rubel buys AL nomination form for Barisal 3

Actor Masum Parvez Rubel, popularly known as Rubel, has collected a Awami League nomination form for the upcoming 12th parliamentary elections.

No excuse good enough for forgoing dialogue

Politicians must give talks a chance to break stalemate

AL shifts to polls gear

Two days after the Election Commission announced the election schedule, the Awami League’s election preparation goes full-throttle.

Not enough time left for meaningful dialogue

The Awami League yesterday wrote back to US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu saying “there is not enough time for holding any meaningful dialogue” that would bring about tangible outcomes.

Polls schedule is not a cut-off point for dialogue

Without political reconciliations, we're headed for another violent, one-sided election

November 13, 2023
November 13, 2023

Decoding India-US disagreements over Bangladesh's election

This alignment between India and China on Bangladesh's elections is quite unique in the context of South Asia

November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023

Are we doomed to repeat past mistakes?

Politicians owe it to the people to give dialogue a chance

October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023

Compromise, not violence, must be the way out

Saturday’s violence may only be a premonition of much worse days to come

October 19, 2023
October 19, 2023

Talking is the only way out

When dialogue fails, confrontation becomes inevitable.

October 14, 2023
October 14, 2023

While politics unfolds on the streets, elections hang in the air

Bangladesh is reeling under internal turmoil, external pressures, and an irresponsible and immature political leadership.

September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023

Country will plunge into darkness again if AL doesn’t stay in power: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangladesh will not plunge into an era of darkness if her party remains in power

September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023

Won't allow BNP on streets, Quader tells AL rally

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said Awami League will not allow BNP to take to the streets during a 36-day ultimatum he issued to the opposition

September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023

AL to hold series of programmes from Sept 23

The ruling Awami League today announced a series of programmes to be held from September 23 to October 4, following BNP's announcement of a 15-day programme yesterday

September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023

Break the cycle of pre-election violence

Ruling party must discourage violent confrontations

September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023

AL won’t let BNP take control of the capital

As the BNP plans to intensify its movement for polls under a non-partisan administration, the Awami League and law enforcement agencies are determined to keep the capital under their control.

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