Awami League (AL)

Khaleda’s call for unity is a step in the right direction

Bangladesh’s political landscape has long been defined by division and vengeance.

Explain how Hasina, others managed to flee

The BNP has decided to demand an explanation from the interim government regarding how Sheikh Hasina and her associates managed to flee Bangladesh after the fall of the Awami League government on August 5.

The power of silence in a bitter political rivalry

Just six months ago, the tables were completely turned. Khaleda was under house arrest, while her party was desperately appealing for her to be allowed to travel for medical care.

BNP’s show of force on Airport Road and a political culture that refuses to change

For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.

Before preaching democracy, political parties must lead by example

Their lack of internal democracy casts doubt on the future of state reform drive

Democracy ends where leadership begins

The Daily Star analysis of 25 political parties

Four AL leader died in Bogura jail custody in last one month

Four Awami League leaders have died in Bogura jail custody in the 28 days till yesterday.

Star Interview / Widespread graft was the norm, not exception

The Awami League regime's economic strategy was not always based on equity.

AL activists barred from joining event at Zero Point

Awami League leaders and activists could not hold an event at Zero Point in the capital’s Gulistan yesterday amid strong resistance by students, and activists of different political parties, including the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.

March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025

Khaleda’s call for unity is a step in the right direction

Bangladesh’s political landscape has long been defined by division and vengeance.

March 1, 2025
March 1, 2025

Explain how Hasina, others managed to flee

The BNP has decided to demand an explanation from the interim government regarding how Sheikh Hasina and her associates managed to flee Bangladesh after the fall of the Awami League government on August 5.

January 14, 2025
January 14, 2025

The power of silence in a bitter political rivalry

Just six months ago, the tables were completely turned. Khaleda was under house arrest, while her party was desperately appealing for her to be allowed to travel for medical care.

January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

BNP’s show of force on Airport Road and a political culture that refuses to change

For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.

January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025

Before preaching democracy, political parties must lead by example

Their lack of internal democracy casts doubt on the future of state reform drive

January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025

Democracy ends where leadership begins

The Daily Star analysis of 25 political parties

December 10, 2024
December 10, 2024

Four AL leader died in Bogura jail custody in last one month

Four Awami League leaders have died in Bogura jail custody in the 28 days till yesterday.

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

Widespread graft was the norm, not exception

The Awami League regime's economic strategy was not always based on equity.

November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024

AL activists barred from joining event at Zero Point

Awami League leaders and activists could not hold an event at Zero Point in the capital’s Gulistan yesterday amid strong resistance by students, and activists of different political parties, including the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.

November 10, 2024
November 10, 2024

Students, BNP activists gather at Noor Hossain Square

BNP activists hand over 3 'Awami League men' to police