The former Awami League-led government had a longstanding tradition of involving artistes and celebrities in their election campaigns. Recently, popular actor Irfan Sajjad, who previously voiced support for anti-discrimination student movement, shared an incident on his Facebook profile related to this practice.

The Awami League government betrayed the most fundamental of public trusts.

The AL regime has been somewhat of a conundrum.

Bangabandhu as a subject of study should be approached with an openness to embrace truths, however unflattering.

India's best interest may perhaps lie in strengthening a new democracy in Bangladesh.

Comments from Shahbhag on August 5, 2024.

The ruling Awami League will take position at every ward in the capital, every districts and upazila headquarters from tomorrow

Today's Awami League only speaks to the mirror because it cannot tolerate the retort that would come if it spoke to the people.

Crushing dissent has a long history going right back to the period after Pakistan’s birth in 1947

The necessity that was felt a few days after the Declaration of Independence of Bangladesh was that of a Government which could take upon itself the burden of directing the liberation struggle.

The Awami League yesterday decided not to field party candidates in any local government polls as a measure to stop infighting between AL leaders.

You’ve already met the dummy candidates, aka independents. Now, meet dummy voters.

TIB review of the affidavits of candidates paints a worrying picture of politics

Hasina unveils election manifesto

The AL is vying for a fourth straight term, having won the 2008, 2014 and 2018 elections.

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan couldn’t stay away from the field for too long despite being occupied in campaigning for the upcoming general elections where he will be contesting for the ruling Awami League from the Magura-1 constituency in his hometown. 

The ruling Awami League is desperately trying to showcase the polls as inclusive and competitive.

As the country is heading towards an exercise that the incumbent is calling an election, it is imperative that we understand what is in the making.

The BNP failed to reap anything effective from the huge public support that it was able to garner late last year.

Illegal and indiscriminate sand extraction from the rivers is increasing at an alarming rate, with the backing of ruling party politicians, causing massive erosion of riverbanks and destruction of rural settlements and farmlands.