In what should have been a moment of peaceful reflection, Bangladesh witnessed a troubling display of state power on June 23, 2026. As the Bangladesh Awami League, the party that led the country to independence in 1971 and one of its most significant political forces, attempted to mark its 77th founding anniversary, the BNP-led governmen...
On June 23, 2026, the Bangladesh Awami League, the party that led the nation to independence in 1971 and shaped its modern foundations, turns 77. Yet there will be no grand celebrations, no open rallies, no unfettered reflection on its legacy of resilience. Instead, its leaders and activists mark the occasion from hiding, exile, prison cells, or...
As the Awami League celebrates its 77th founding anniversary, it is a timely moment to reflect on the profound impact this party has had on shaping modern Bangladesh. From leading the nation to independence to driving unprecedented economic and social progress, the Awami League’s legacy offers valuable lessons in resilience, vision, and pe...
As Awami League marks its 77th anniversary, Bangladesh faces growing concerns over political repression, mass arrests, and shrinking democratic space.
The Bangladesh Awami League was born out of the demands of its time and with the mission of shaping history. On this day in 1949, the party was founded at Rose Garden in Old Dhaka under historic circumstances. It would later go on to lead Bangladesh’s struggle for independence and play a central role in the nation’s major achievement...