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
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
Are we doomed to repeat past mistakes?
Politicians owe it to the people to give dialogue a chance
Compromise, not violence, must be the way out
Saturday’s violence may only be a premonition of much worse days to come
Talking is the only way out
When dialogue fails, confrontation becomes inevitable.
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.
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
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
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
Break the cycle of pre-election violence
Ruling party must discourage violent confrontations
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.
