Bangladesh Awami League, [a] simply known as Awami League, [b] is one of the major political parties in Bangladesh. The oldest existing political party in the country, the party played the leading role in achieving the independence of Bangladesh.

3 days ago · After the bloodshed: Can Bangladesh’s Awami League resurrect itself? Five months after Sheikh Hasina’s removal, the party is divided. Some leaders won’t apologise but grassroots Awami League ...

12 hours ago · Bangladesh's Awami League is set to initiate protests against Muhammad Yunus-led interim regime, citing the government's crackdown on Hindus and poor public security. Spanning from February 1 to 18, the actions will include leaflet campaigns, nationwide rallies, and a strict strike. American philanthropist Alex Soros plans to visit Dhaka next month to support Yunus amid Bangladesh's economic ...

4 days ago · Bangladesh's deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League would not be allowed to participate in elections, a key adviser of Muhammad Yunus's interim government said on Saturday.

The History of Awami League, one of the major political party in Bangladesh, dates back to 1949. It's the oldest existing political party in the country which played the leading role in achieving the independence of Bangladesh. It is also one of the two most dominant parties in the country, along with Bangladesh Nationalist Party.

Sheikh Hasina Wazed (born September 28, 1947, Tungipara, East Pakistan [now in Bangladesh]) is a Bengali politician and leader of the Awami League political party who served as prime minister of Bangladesh for one term from 1996 to 2001 and four consecutive terms from 2009 to 2024.

The oldest and largest political party of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Awami League began its journey as a mighty political expression of the thitherto suppressed hopes and aspirations of the people living on the Padma- Meghna- Jamuna delta.It is the party that steered the nation through post-partition quagmires, voiced the demands and aspirations of ...

Oct 28, 2024 · With its leaders in jail or fleeing from justice, the party that led Bangladesh to independence and ruled for 15 consecutive years faces an existential crisis after a student uprising toppled the autocratic prime minister in August, analysts say.

Aug 6, 2024 · The collapse of Bangladesh's Awami League–led government illustrates the perils of pursing this model. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country Monday amid widespread, violent protests seeking her ouster.

Oct 7, 2024 · The former office of Hasina's Awami League in a Dhaka suburb lies deserted. Other party buildings have been vandalized and set ablaze following the fall of her government.