Can such a deeply rooted political entity be banned out of existence?
The National Citizen Party yesterday condemned Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’ remark that the government had no plans to ban the Awami League.
Bangladesh’s political landscape has long been defined by division and vengeance.
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.
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.
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.
Their lack of internal democracy casts doubt on the future of state reform drive
The Daily Star analysis of 25 political parties
Four Awami League leaders have died in Bogura jail custody in the 28 days till yesterday.
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
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.
Recent rounds of violence demand stern response
Questionable formation of parliamentary committees raises concerns
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said yesterday that her decision to allow party members to run as independents in the recently held national election was necessary to protect democracy.
Criminals claiming to be Sylhet BCL members must be apprehended
The EC's attempts to portray the election as participatory and fair seem to have been more focused on appearance than on genuine efforts to achieve these goals.
Russel's alleged death in a South Keraniganj torture cell serves as a wake-up call
Awami League bagged less votes in the January 7 national polls compared to the previous two general elections, according to Election Commission data.
May AL’s fifth term rule usher in a more egalitarian future for the people
