Awami League News - Latest Updates & Headlines
IMF enquires about elections before releasing fresh tranches to Bangladesh
Dhaka, June 25: Salehuddin Ahmed, Finance Advisor of Bangladesh's interim government, on Wednesday stated that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had sought information on the date of the upcoming national elections before disbursing the fourth and fifth tranches of its loan.
Awami League leaders placed under police remand in Bangladesh
Dhaka, June 18: In the continuing crackdown on Awami League, several leaders of the party were on Wednesday placed under police remand for interrogation by the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh.
UN human rights chief voices concern over B'desh law on political party ban
Geneva, June 17: United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has expressed grave concern over recent legislative amendments made under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh that allowed the ban of political parties, organisations, and their related activities.
Awami League slams 'fascist' Yunus over his 'insulting' remarks on Bangladeshis
Dhaka, June 14: Bangladesh's Awami League strongly condemned the "disgraceful, insulting and deeply offensive" remarks made by the interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus against the people of the South Asian nation during his official visit to the United Kingdom.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declines to meet Muhammad Yunus
Dhaka, June 12: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declined to meet Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, after Awami League concerns over the reportedly scheduled meeting, a diplomat said on Thursday.
British PM declines to meet Bangladesh's Yunus: Reports
London, June 12: In a major diplomatic snub, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reportedly refused to meet Bangladesh interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, who is currently visiting the United Kingdom.
Bangladesh: Rights body to drag Yunus to ICC over 123 killings
New Delhi, June 6: New Delhi-based rights group Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) on Friday claimed that at least 123 Awami League members were victims of targeted murder under Muhammad Yunus’ regime, including 41 being hacked to death in Taliban style attacks.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina charged with crimes against humanity
Dhaka, June 1: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been formally charged with crimes against humanity by the country's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) over her alleged role in the violent nationwide uprising of July 2024, according to local media reports.
Yunus government in Bangladesh slammed for suppressing Awami League
New York/Dhaka, May 22: Human Rights Watch, a US-based advocacy group, has severely criticised Muhammad Yunus led interim government of Bangladesh for attempting to suppress the rights of supporters of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League party. The recent legislative initiatives by the interim government risk undermining fundamental freedoms, the rights body emphasised in a statement.
Awami League supporters protest at UN, demand end to party ban in Bangladesh
United Nations, May 20: Supporters of the Awami League held a demonstration on Monday outside the UN headquarters against the ban on the party in Bangladesh and demanded that the world organisation ensure that democracy is restored.
Awami League will not be able to participate General Elections: Bangladesh Election Commissioner
Dhaka, May 19: Bangladesh's Election Commissioner Abdur Rahman Masud on Monday stated that the Awami League will not be able to participate the General Elections.
Bangladesh: Supreme Court puts stay order on bail of 61 'pro-Awami League' lawyers
Dhaka, May 19: The Supreme Court of Bangladesh on Monday stayed the bail granted to 61 lawyers who have been labelled as 'pro-Awami League' by the High Court in a case filed over alleged assault and attempted murder of fellow lawyers during the 2024 July uprising. The Appellate Division bench headed by Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury passed the judgment after hearing the matter, local media reported.
Bangladesh's former PM Sheikh Hasina's son Joy takes US citizenship: Report
Dhaka, May 15: Bangladesh's former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, has reportedly acquired a United States passport. He took the US citizenship oath in Washington, DC and received his citizenship certificate on Saturday, Bangladesh Pratidin reported.
Bangladesh: Jamaat-e-Islami struggles to regain political party status
Dhaka, May 13: In a major embarrassment to the radical Islamist party of Bangladesh, Jamaat-e-Islami, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Syed Refaat Ahmed on Tuesday stated that it is the first instance in the country's history where a political party's registration was cancelled through a High Court verdict.
Bangladesh: Yunus government bans former PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party, its affiliates
Dhaka, May 12: The interim government of Bangladesh under Muhammad Yunus on Monday issued a gazette notification banning all activities of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party, Awami League and its affiliate organisations. The ban is imposed under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the trial of the party and its leaders in the Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is completed.
Bangladesh: ICT issues show cause notice to Hasina
Dhaka, May 1: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Thursday issued a show-cause notice to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Shakil Alam Bulbul, a leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) - the banned student wing of Awami League - in an alleged contempt of court case.
Will bring back golden days of prosperity in Bangladesh: Former PM Hasina
Dhaka, May 1: Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina on Thursday highlighted the current plight of all classes and professions in the country, especially workers and farmers, stating that the working class has plunged into a deep crisis since the illegal seizure of power by anti-state conspirators on August 5, last year.
Bangladesh EC opposes proposal to bar ICT-accused individuals from contesting elections
Dhaka, May 1: The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh stated on Thursday that it will not consider the recommendation to disqualify individuals and fugitives indicted in the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) from contesting in the upcoming election as 'immediately implementable'. Without mentioning former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina or her Awami League party, the constitutional body said that it believes that a political consensus is required to determine the eligibility and ineligibility of an individual for election.
B'desh: Fight for dominance between BNP-Awami League leaves over 50 injured
Dhaka, April 26: Over 50 people were injured as the supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Awami League engaged in a violent clash in Naogaon village in Habiganj.
Bangladesh seeks Interpol Red Notice against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka, April 20: Bangladesh has requested Interpol to issue a red notice against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 11 others in connection with a case alleging conspiracy to overthrow the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, according to local media reports.
Awami League slams 'fascist' Yunus govt for imprisoning 80 lawyers
Dhaka, April 8: The Awami League party, led by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has severely condemned the recent Dhaka court order to deny bail and imprison 80 lawyers who had recently surrendered, saying that these lawyers - who had stood up for the rights of the oppressed and victimised Bangladeshi people - have been targetted as they could have exposed the "fraudulent nature" of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Facing persecution, Hindu voters could emerge as 'trump card' in Bangladesh elections
New Delhi: In democratic societies, minority voters often emerge as a decisive factor in elections when they constitute between five to 15 per cent of the electorate. Their voting preferences can significantly influence election outcomes, determining which party ascends to power. This phenomenon can be observed in countries like the United States, France, India, and the United Kingdom.
Bangladesh has no plans to ban Awami League, says Muhammad Yunus
Dhaka, March 21: Bangladesh's Interim Government has no plans to ban the Awami League, but individuals within its leadership accused of crimes, including murder and crimes against humanity, will face trial in the country's courts, the Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement on Thursday.
Bangladeshis outraged over student mob vandalising house of Awami League leader in Dhaka
Dhaka, March 7: A midnight raid conducted by a violent mob consisting majorly of students and targetting the residence of an Awami League leader in an upscale area of Dhaka earlier this week has invited scathing criticism from several Bangladeshis who are outraged over police inaction and politically-motivated attacks that continue to increase alarmingly under the current interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Under pressure, Yunus says Awami League, poll commission to take call on participation in elections
Dhaka, March 6: In a change of stance, Muhammad Yunus, who leads the interim government in Bangladesh, has now stated that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party Awami League has to take the decision on whether it will contest the elections, whenever they take place eventually.
Yunus govt turning Bangladesh into terrorism hub: Sheikh Hasina
New Delhi, Feb 18: The ousted Prime Minister of Bangladesh accuses the Mohammed Yunus-led interim government of turning the nation into a hub of terrorism and lawlessness. She vows to return home assuring help to families suffering and would deliver them justice.
Bangladesh : Awami League calls for general strike, blockade
Dhaka, January 29: Bangladesh's Awami League has announced a series of political programs, including a general strike and a nationwide blockade, in protest against what it describes as "false cases" against Sheikh Hasina and the ongoing persecution of religious minorities in the country.
We escaped death by 20-25 minutes, says former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka, January 18: Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina has alleged that there was a conspiracy to kill her and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana, the moment she was ousted from power.