Why the Awami League's 77th Anniversary Matters Beyond Bangladesh

As Awami League marks its 77th anniversary, Bangladesh faces growing concerns over political repression, mass arrests, and shrinking democratic space.

Bangladesh Awami League: 77 Years of History, Heritage, Struggle, Glory, Success, and Achievement

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...