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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
16-member Oikyafront delegation to join dialogue at Gono Bhaban Nov 1
A 16-member delegation of Jatiya Oikyafront led by Gono Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain is to sit for the much anticipated dialogue with the ruling quarter on November 1.
AL 'plans to field dummy candidates'
Keeping in mind the last parliamentary election that saw 154 candidates elected uncontested, the ruling Awami League now considers fielding dummy contenders alongside the party nominees in all the 300 constituencies.
Magura AL factional clash leaves one dead
A man is killed and 20 other people are injured in a clash between two factions of Awami League in Magura’s Sadar upazila.
Awami League Parliamentary Party sits Oct 26
A meeting of Awami League Parliamentary Party (ALPP) will be held on October 26.
Stay alert to conspiracies
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged Awami League leaders and activists to remain alert to all conspiracies keeping in mind that the party was moving forward fighting many odds and obstacles.
