Awami members allowed to contest local polls as independents
Members of the Awami League have been granted permission to run as independent candidates in local elections.
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Members of the Awami League have been granted permission to run as independent candidates in local elections.
Despite a ban, thousands gathered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to pay their final respects to Awami League veteran Tofail Ahmed. This event has sparked speculation about the party's potential resurgence amidst claims of minimal reforms by the interim government.
The National Congress Party (NCP) organized a rally in Chattogram, Bangladesh, to protest against alleged activities of the Awami League (AL).
Engineer Mosharraf Hossain, a former minister of the Awami League (AL), has passed away. The Daily Star reported his demise.
The Prime Minister informed parliament that the government plans to replace fertiliser dealers appointed during the Awami League era.
Bangladesh's Awami League is reportedly looking to the court as its last hope following an activity ban.
Measles outbreak caused by failures of Awami League, interim govts: Health minister The Daily Star
A seemingly minor incident involving bottle cap throwing escalated into a clash between supporters of the BNP and Awami League in Kushtia, Bangladesh.
An Awami League (AL) candidate has reportedly withdrawn from a political race in Bangladesh.

Awami League offices have now been reopened in at least 15 districts. In most cases, leaders and activists arrived early in the morning, raised the flag, chanted slogans, and left within a short time
Nine people were injured in Noakhali as supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Awami League (AL) clashed.
Tofail Ahmed, a prominent Liberation War organizer and veteran politician from Bangladesh's Awami League, has passed away. He was a significant figure in the country's political landscape.
Nineteen individuals have been arrested in Chittagong during a procession organized by the banned Awami League (AL) party.
The Supreme Court Bar Association election has commenced in Bangladesh, marked by controversy surrounding the exclusion of lawyers affiliated with the Awami League.
A minister in Bangladesh has attributed the current economic crisis to the Awami League and pledged to implement austerity measures and reforms.
A ban on Awami League activities has received legal backing from the parliament in Bangladesh, marking a significant development in the country's political landscape.
PM Tarique calls preserving true history of Liberation War Dhaka Tribune
A Bangladesh minister stated he was unaware of any anti-Bangladesh activities being carried out by Awami League members residing in India.
The Chief Election Commissioner of Bangladesh stated that a decision on the Awami League's registration will be made after receiving a government ban order.
Fakhrul Islam Alamgir clarified that the government has not granted approval for the opening of Awami League offices across the nation.
A leader from the Awami League in Gopalganj has defected to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, bringing several hundred supporters with him.
Inspired by India's viral 'Cockroach Janta Party,' satirical groups like the 'Cockroach Awami Party' and 'Cockroach Awami League' have emerged in Pakistan, using social media to represent 'lazy and unemployed' youth.
Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has claimed that the people are being deprived of their fair share of waters from transboundary rivers due to the actions of the fallen Awami League (AL) government.
Pro-Awami League lawyers have alleged obstruction in collecting nomination papers for the Chittagong Bar Association polls.

India is reportedly considering appointing a politician rather than a career diplomat as its next envoy to Dhaka, believing a political appointee is needed to advance ties, especially given perceptions of close alignment with the Awami League government.
Safura Begum Rumi, a former Member of Parliament from the Awami League (AL), has been arrested in Dhaka.
Five activists from the Awami League (AL) were detained in the capital while attempting to stage a rally.
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) stated that a decision regarding the registration of the Awami League will be made after official notification is received, following an update on the ban of the party's political activities.

Newly elected PM Rahman has blamed Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party for undermining the previous parliament.
Two Awami League leaders were detained in Gaibandha upon their return from the Shaheed Minar.