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.

Jan 27, 2025 · Dhaka, Bangladesh — On the afternoon of July 16, 2024, as Abu Sayeed, a student leader at the forefront of protests against then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership, was shot dead by...

The History of Awami League, one of the major political parties 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.

In Urdu language, Awami is the adjectival form for Awam, the Urdu language word for common people. The adjective appears in the following proper names: Pakistan Awami Tehrik, a political party in Pakistan that took part in general elections in 1990 and 2002.

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.

Feb 7, 2025 · On January 28, the Awami League (AL) declared a series of political programs, including strikes and blockades, in an attempt to rebuild its support in Bangladesh. In the aftermath of the July...

Jul 20, 2024 · The history of Bangladesh Awami League traces back to its founding and subsequent development over time, gradually gaining support among the Bengalis. As a political party in Bangladesh, Awami League has played a significant role …

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. The military was reported to be setting up an interim government.

Jun 9, 2024 · The ruling Awami League has entered 75 years of glory, tradition, struggle, and success. June 23 marks the 75th founding anniversary of this ancient political party that led the country's freedom struggle and liberation war. Awami League has reached this position after many setbacks, ups and downs, and prolonged agitations and struggles.

The Bangladesh Awami League (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ আওয়ামী লীগ; also translated Bangladesh People's League) is a political party in Bangladesh. The party is now headed by Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of the late Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Awami League has been in government twice, about eight and a half years, since Bangladesh's independence in 1971.