Awami League
Organization SportsAwami League, led by Sheikh Hasina, was ousted after a 2024 uprising and recent BNP election victory.
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The Awami League, formerly led by Sheikh Hasina, is a significant political party in Bangladesh. Hasina served as Prime Minister for 15 years before being ousted following a student-led uprising in 2024. The party's rule is now described as 'fascist and subservient' by the newly elected Prime Minister Rahman. The Awami League's recent loss in the general election to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is newsworthy as it marks a significant shift in Bangladesh's political landscape. The BNP's victory, the first election since the uprising, has ended the Awami League's long hold on power. The new government is now in place, with Tarique Rahman sworn in as Prime Minister. The Awami League's future role in Bangladeshi politics remains to be seen, but its defeat signifies a major change in the country's direction.
Last updated: May 1, 2026
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