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	The '''Bangladesh Awami League''' ({{lang-bn\|বাংলাদেশ আওয়ামী লীগ}}, ''Bānglādēś Awāmī Līg''), often referred to simply as the '''Awami League''', is one of the two major political parties in [[Bangladesh]]. Founded in 1949, it played a pivotal role in the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]] and the establishment of Bangladesh as an independent nation in 1971.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Awami League - Historical Role \|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Awami-League \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>		The '''Bangladesh Awami League''' ({{lang-bn\|বাংলাদেশ আওয়ামী লীগ}}, ''Bānglādēś Awāmī Līg''), often referred to simply as the '''Awami League''', is one of the two major political parties in [[Bangladesh]]. Founded in 1949, it played a pivotal role in the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]] and the establishment of Bangladesh as an independent nation in 1971.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Awami League - Historical Role \|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Awami-League \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

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Samiul at 07:37, 15 December 2024

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	The '''Bangladesh Awami League''' ({{lang-bn\|বাংলাদেশ আওয়ামী লীগ}}, ''Bānglādēś Awāmī Līg''), often referred to simply as the '''Awami League''', is one of the two major political parties in [[Bangladesh]]. Founded in 1949, it played a pivotal role in the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]] and the establishment of Bangladesh as an independent nation in 1971.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Awami League - Historical Role \|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Awami-League \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>		The '''Bangladesh Awami League''' ({{lang-bn\|বাংলাদেশ আওয়ামী লীগ}}, ''Bānglādēś Awāmī Līg''), often referred to simply as the '''Awami League''', is one of the two major political parties in [[Bangladesh]]. Founded in 1949, it played a pivotal role in the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]] and the establishment of Bangladesh as an independent nation in 1971.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Awami League - Historical Role \|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Awami-League \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

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	*1972–1975		*1972–1975
	*1996–2001		*1996–2001
	*~~2009–present~~		*2009–2024

	In the 2018 general election, the party secured 305 out of 350 seats in the [[Jatiya Sangsad]], ensuring its dominance in the country's political landscape.<ref>{{cite web \|title=2018 General Election Results \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/bangladesh-national-election-2018-results \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>		In the 2018 general election, the party secured 305 out of 350 seats in the [[Jatiya Sangsad]], ensuring its dominance in the country's political landscape.<ref>{{cite web \|title=2018 General Election Results \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/bangladesh-national-election-2018-results \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

Parvej Husen Talukder at 07:20, 15 December 2024

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	The '''Bangladesh Awami League''' ({{lang-bn\|বাংলাদেশ আওয়ামী লীগ}}, ''Bānglādēś Awāmī Līg''), often referred to simply as the '''Awami League''', is one of the two major political parties in [[Bangladesh]]. Founded in 1949, it played a pivotal role in the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]] and the establishment of Bangladesh as an independent nation in 1971.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Awami League - Historical Role \|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Awami-League \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>		The '''Bangladesh Awami League''' ({{lang-bn\|বাংলাদেশ আওয়ামী লীগ}}, ''Bānglādēś Awāmī Līg''), often referred to simply as the '''Awami League''', is one of the two major political parties in [[Bangladesh]]. Founded in 1949, it played a pivotal role in the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]] and the establishment of Bangladesh as an independent nation in 1971.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Awami League - Historical Role \|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Awami-League \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

	== History ==		==History==
	The Awami League was established on 23 June 1949 in [[Dhaka]] as the '''East Pakistan Awami Muslim League'''. It emerged as a political platform to advocate for the rights of the Bengali people under [[Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Awami League Foundation \|url=https://www.albd.org/pages/history \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref> The party dropped "Muslim" from its name in 1955 to embrace a more inclusive and secular approach.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Name Change to Awami League \|url=https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php/Awami_League \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>		The Awami League was established on 23 June 1949 in [[Dhaka]] as the '''East Pakistan Awami Muslim League'''. It emerged as a political platform to advocate for the rights of the Bengali people under [[Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Awami League Foundation \|url=https://www.albd.org/pages/history \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref> The party dropped "Muslim" from its name in 1955 to embrace a more inclusive and secular approach.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Name Change to Awami League \|url=https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php/Awami_League \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

	=== Role in Liberation War ===		===Role in Liberation War===
	Under the leadership of [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]], the Awami League won a landslide victory in the 1970 [[Pakistan general election]]. The refusal of the central government in [[West Pakistan]] to transfer power led to widespread protests and eventually the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]]. On 7 March 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered his historic speech that laid the groundwork for independence.<ref>{{cite web \|title=7 March Speech \|url=https://www.unesco.org/en/memories-world/register/speech-7-march-1971 \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>		Under the leadership of [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]], the Awami League won a landslide victory in the 1970 [[Pakistan general election]]. The refusal of the central government in [[West Pakistan]] to transfer power led to widespread protests and eventually the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]]. On 7 March 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered his historic speech that laid the groundwork for independence.<ref>{{cite web \|title=7 March Speech \|url=https://www.unesco.org/en/memories-world/register/speech-7-march-1971 \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

	== Leadership ==		==Leadership==
	The Awami League has been led by several prominent figures throughout its history:		The Awami League has been led by several prominent figures throughout its history:
	* [[Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani]] (founding president)		*[[Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani]] (founding president)
	* [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]] (Father of the Nation)		*[[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]] (Father of the Nation)
	* [[Sheikh Hasina]] (current president and Prime Minister of Bangladesh)<ref>{{cite web \|title=Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League \|url=https://www.albd.org/leadership/sheikh-hasina \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>		*[[Sheikh Hasina]] (current president and Prime Minister of Bangladesh)<ref>{{cite web \|title=Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League \|url=https://www.albd.org/leadership/sheikh-hasina \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

	== Ideology ==		==Ideology==
	The Awami League promotes:		The Awami League promotes:
	* [[Secularism]] and [[Democracy]]<ref>{{cite web \|title=Ideology of the Awami League \|url=https://www.albd.org/pages/vision \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>		*[[Secularism]] and [[Democracy]]<ref>{{cite web \|title=Ideology of the Awami League \|url=https://www.albd.org/pages/vision \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
	* Social and economic reforms		*Social and economic reforms
	* Commitment to the principles of the [[Bangladesh Constitution]]		*Commitment to the principles of the [[Bangladesh Constitution]]

	== Electoral Success ==		==Electoral Success==
	The Awami League has been the ruling party of Bangladesh several times:		The Awami League has been the ruling party of Bangladesh several times:
	* 1972–1975		*1972–1975
	* 1996–2001		*1996–2001
	* 2009–present		*2009–present

	In the 2018 general election, the party secured 305 out of 350 seats in the [[Jatiya Sangsad]], ensuring its dominance in the country's political landscape.<ref>{{cite web \|title=2018 General Election Results \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/bangladesh-national-election-2018-results \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>		In the 2018 general election, the party secured 305 out of 350 seats in the [[Jatiya Sangsad]], ensuring its dominance in the country's political landscape.<ref>{{cite web \|title=2018 General Election Results \|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/bangladesh-national-election-2018-results \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

	== Achievements ==		==Achievements==
	* Leading the country to independence in 1971.		*Leading the country to independence in 1971.
	* Promoting economic development through initiatives like the [[Padma Bridge]] and [[Digital Bangladesh]].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Digital Bangladesh \|url=https://www.albd.org/pages/digital-bangladesh \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>		*Promoting economic development through initiatives like the [[Padma Bridge]] and [[Digital Bangladesh]].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Digital Bangladesh \|url=https://www.albd.org/pages/digital-bangladesh \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
	* Strengthening ties with international partners and improving Bangladesh's global standing.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Awami League's Foreign Policy \|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/politics/2021/06/23/al-s-global-relations \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>		*Strengthening ties with international partners and improving Bangladesh's global standing.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Awami League's Foreign Policy \|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/politics/2021/06/23/al-s-global-relations \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

	== Criticism ==		==Criticism==
	The Awami League has faced criticism over:		The Awami League has faced criticism over:
	* Allegations of suppressing opposition parties.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Awami League and Opposition Politics \|url=https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2023/country-chapters/bangladesh \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>		*Allegations of suppressing opposition parties.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Awami League and Opposition Politics \|url=https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2023/country-chapters/bangladesh \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
	* Concerns about press freedom and human rights issues.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Press Freedom Concerns in Bangladesh \|url=https://rsf.org/en/bangladesh \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>		*Concerns about press freedom and human rights issues.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Press Freedom Concerns in Bangladesh \|url=https://rsf.org/en/bangladesh \|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

	== See also ==		==See also==
	* [[Bangladesh Liberation War]]		*[[Bangladesh Liberation War]]
	* [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]]		*[[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]]
	* [[Politics of Bangladesh]]		*[[Politics of Bangladesh]]

	== References ==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}

	== External links ==		==External links==
	* [https://www.albd.org Official website of the Awami League]		*[https://www.albd.org Official website of the Awami League]
	* [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Awami-League Britannica - Awami League]		*[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Awami-League Britannica - Awami League]

	[[Category:Awami League]]		[[Category:Awami League]]

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{{Short description|Major political party in Bangladesh}}
{{Infobox political party
| name = Bangladesh Awami League
| native_name = বাংলাদেশ আওয়ামী লীগ
| native_name_lang = bn
| logo = Bangladesh Awami League logo.svg
| logo_size = 150px
| abbreviation = AL
| leader = [[Sheikh Hasina]]
| president = Sheikh Hasina
| general_secretary = Obaidul Quader
| founder = [[Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani]], [[Shamsul Huq]], [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]]
| founded = 23 June 1949
| headquarters = 23 Bangabandhu Avenue, Dhaka, Bangladesh
| ideology = [[Secularism]], [[Social democracy]]
| position = [[Centre-left politics|Centre-left]]
| alliance = [[Grand Alliance (Bangladesh)|Grand Alliance]]
| international = [[Socialist International]]
| colors = Green and Red
| seats1_title = [[Jatiya Sangsad]]
| seats1 = 305 / 350
| website = [https://www.albd.org www.albd.org]
}}

The '''Bangladesh Awami League''' ({{lang-bn|বাংলাদেশ আওয়ামী লীগ}}, ''Bānglādēś Awāmī Līg''), often referred to simply as the '''Awami League''', is one of the two major political parties in [[Bangladesh]]. Founded in 1949, it played a pivotal role in the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]] and the establishment of Bangladesh as an independent nation in 1971.<ref>{{cite web |title=Awami League - Historical Role |url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Awami-League |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== History ==
The Awami League was established on 23 June 1949 in [[Dhaka]] as the '''East Pakistan Awami Muslim League'''. It emerged as a political platform to advocate for the rights of the Bengali people under [[Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Awami League Foundation |url=https://www.albd.org/pages/history |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref> The party dropped "Muslim" from its name in 1955 to embrace a more inclusive and secular approach.<ref>{{cite web |title=Name Change to Awami League |url=https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php/Awami_League |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

=== Role in Liberation War ===
Under the leadership of [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]], the Awami League won a landslide victory in the 1970 [[Pakistan general election]]. The refusal of the central government in [[West Pakistan]] to transfer power led to widespread protests and eventually the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]]. On 7 March 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered his historic speech that laid the groundwork for independence.<ref>{{cite web |title=7 March Speech |url=https://www.unesco.org/en/memories-world/register/speech-7-march-1971 |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== Leadership ==
The Awami League has been led by several prominent figures throughout its history:
* [[Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani]] (founding president)
* [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]] (Father of the Nation)
* [[Sheikh Hasina]] (current president and Prime Minister of Bangladesh)<ref>{{cite web |title=Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League |url=https://www.albd.org/leadership/sheikh-hasina |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== Ideology ==
The Awami League promotes:
* [[Secularism]] and [[Democracy]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Ideology of the Awami League |url=https://www.albd.org/pages/vision |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
* Social and economic reforms
* Commitment to the principles of the [[Bangladesh Constitution]]

== Electoral Success ==
The Awami League has been the ruling party of Bangladesh several times:
* 1972–1975
* 1996–2001
* 2009–present

In the 2018 general election, the party secured 305 out of 350 seats in the [[Jatiya Sangsad]], ensuring its dominance in the country's political landscape.<ref>{{cite web |title=2018 General Election Results |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/bangladesh-national-election-2018-results |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== Achievements ==
* Leading the country to independence in 1971.
* Promoting economic development through initiatives like the [[Padma Bridge]] and [[Digital Bangladesh]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Digital Bangladesh |url=https://www.albd.org/pages/digital-bangladesh |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
* Strengthening ties with international partners and improving Bangladesh's global standing.<ref>{{cite web |title=Awami League's Foreign Policy |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/politics/2021/06/23/al-s-global-relations |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== Criticism ==
The Awami League has faced criticism over:
* Allegations of suppressing opposition parties.<ref>{{cite web |title=Awami League and Opposition Politics |url=https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2023/country-chapters/bangladesh |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
* Concerns about press freedom and human rights issues.<ref>{{cite web |title=Press Freedom Concerns in Bangladesh |url=https://rsf.org/en/bangladesh |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Bangladesh Liberation War]]
* [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]]
* [[Politics of Bangladesh]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.albd.org Official website of the Awami League]
* [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Awami-League Britannica - Awami League]

[[Category:Awami League]]
[[Category:Political parties in Bangladesh]]
[[Category:Secularism in Bangladesh]]
[[Category:Social democratic parties]]
[[Category:Organizations established in 1949]]