Awami League (AL)
Students to resist AL event today
The student movement against discrimination will hold a mass gathering at Zero Point in the capital’s Gulistan today, demanding trial of the Awami League.
9 November 2024, 19:35 PM
Stop retributive violence in politics
Brutal killing of a Jubo League leader demands scrutiny
9 November 2024, 06:00 AM
$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.
2 November 2024, 18:04 PM
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.
2 November 2024, 18:00 PM
‘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
30 October 2024, 04:45 AM
Urgency for change must not lead to hasty decisions
Critical decisions on presidency or constitution must keep long-term impact in mind
23 October 2024, 14:53 PM
An ill-timed revisionist attempt serves no purpose
Cancellation of certain national days should be reviewed
17 October 2024, 14:00 PM
A refreshing message of political inclusivity
BNP’s support for Awami League’s democratic rights is a welcome step
3 October 2024, 08:19 AM
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.
12 July 2024, 18:00 PM
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.
23 June 2024, 18:00 PM
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
23 June 2024, 10:00 AM
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.
22 June 2024, 18:00 PM
AL manifesto: Budget passes over some key promises
In its first proposed budget after assuming power for a fourth consecutive term, the Awami League government skirted round some of the promises the party made in its election manifesto for the January 7 parliamentary polls.
6 June 2024, 18:00 PM
14-party allies vent anger at AL
Several key partners in the Awami League-led 14-party alliance yesterday came down heavily on the ruling party, and rejected an AL plan to go for joint programmes until the ruling party changes its attitude towards the allies.
4 June 2024, 18:00 PM
‘Political equations’ could be at play
A section of top Awami League leaders think there might be some “political equations” behind the US sanctions on former army chief Aziz Ahmed and his immediate family members.
21 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Badda criminal gangs must be reined in
Ruling-party affiliation should not get in the way of police action
30 April 2024, 08:00 AM
Are directives only meant to be broken?
AL leaders’ consistent refusal to comply with orders undermine party’s credibility
23 April 2024, 11:24 AM
One shot dead in Munshiganj AL infighting
A man was shot dead and seven people were injured, including one with bullet wounds, during a clash between two rival groups of Awami League in Munshiganj
13 April 2024, 09:27 AM
Upazila polls: Nepotism by AL MPs, ministers irks high-ups
The Awami League high command is annoyed with some ministers and party lawmakers for announcing the names of their close relatives as chairman candidates for the upcoming upazila polls.
8 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Why is the CU so loath to punish errant BCL cadres?
Recent rounds of violence demand stern response
18 February 2024, 18:23 PM