Awami League (AL)

AL abuzz with names for country’s next president

The most discussed question within the ruling Awami League at the moment is -- who will be the 22nd president of Bangladesh?
20 January 2023, 01:00 AM

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.
11 January 2023, 11:20 AM

Mahfuz Anam writes: What is the state of Awami League as a political party?

This election year, the question that will inevitably come to the fore is of how successful AL has been in keeping its promises.
5 January 2023, 18:00 PM

AL sketches out a ‘Smart Bangladesh’

The Awami League envisions a “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041, seeking to build a country that would be cost-effective, sustainable, innovative and knowledge-based.
5 January 2023, 01:00 AM

Leaving 2 seats for alliance members: AL’s efforts to revive a fading friendship

Awami League's decision to not compete for two of the recently vacated seats, rather letting its allies vie for them, is aimed at strengthening its relations with partners ahead of the 12th national election, slated for January 2024.
2 January 2023, 18:00 PM

AL holds rallies to show off strength in city

Activists and leaders of the ruling Awami League and its associate bodies yesterday took position in different places of the city “to prevent any untoward incident” centring the BNP’s procession.
31 December 2022, 01:00 AM

Politics in 2022: AL ends it on a high note despite poor start

Political activities of the ruling Awami League in 2022 began slowly, after a quiet pandemic, and gathered significant momentum towards the end of the year.
30 December 2022, 01:00 AM

Rangpur City Helm: AL, JP battling it out today

Both the ruling Awami League and opposition Jatiya Party said they would win the Rangpur City Corporation election today.
27 December 2022, 01:15 AM

Sometimes a slap is not just a slap

Political violence has reached an alarming level in Bangladesh
26 December 2022, 13:12 PM

Mahfuz Anam writes: From Bangabandhu to Sheikh Hasina

Awami League’s journey from a party leading a struggle to a party long in power.
22 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Al Nat’l Council: Number two is the number one question

The ruling Awami League is all set to hold its 22nd triennial national council on December 24 with only one thing certain: Sheikh Hasina, who has been leading the party since 1981 after she returned home from a long exile, will be reelected as the AL president for the 10th time.
21 December 2022, 01:00 AM

Watchful AL takes to streets

The ruling Awami League has suddenly taken a combative stance after saying for days that it would help the BNP to peacefully hold today’s rally in the capital.
10 December 2022, 01:00 AM

COLUMN BY MAHFUZ ANAM: A competition of errors

Is our government so weak that a proposed public meeting threatens it?
8 December 2022, 18:40 PM

AL men ‘on guard’ for Dec 10 BNP rally

Leaders and activists of the ruling Awami League have started to take position in different areas of the capital, in the name of “vigilant guard”, ahead of the BNP’s December 10 rally.
7 December 2022, 18:00 PM

5 things to know for Nov 23: BNP vs Awami League, World Cup, and more

It’s a great day for Saudi Arabians — a public holiday declared after their shocking victory yesterday. Argentina’s die-hard fans in Bangladesh are still recovering from the injured pride. Some fans like Zayed Khan remain hopeful that Messi and his team will bounce back. If you’re struggling to be optimistic, then perhaps taking a look at some of the World Cup’s greatest upset here, will make you feel better. And here’s everything else you need to know today.
23 November 2022, 12:43 PM

AL triennial conference in Lakshmipur begins

The triennial conference of Laxmipur Awami League is taking place in the district today after a gap of seven long years
22 November 2022, 08:25 AM

Why provoke the opposition and punish citizens?

Contrast in administrative actions regarding political rallies could not be starker when it comes to BNP and other parties.
19 November 2022, 14:00 PM

No more dirty tactics before election

AL must stop obstructing the opposition’s right to free assembly
28 October 2022, 16:34 PM

Now AL plans to flaunt strength

As the recent BNP rallies drew huge crowds in different cities, the Awami League is now preparing to hold rallies and other programmes across the country from next month apparently to show its strength.
24 October 2022, 02:00 AM

AL maintains democratic process in the country: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Awami League always comes to power with people’s verdict -- through election.
10 October 2022, 08:53 AM