Dhaka, February 28 (NationPress) The Awami League of Bangladesh has started to reestablish its political footprint in the nation following the recent parliamentary elections, reopening more than a dozen party offices in the last fortnight, as reported by local media.

In various areas, however, party supporters congregated outside these offices, raising slogans rather than officially opening the doors, highlighting a clear attempt to regain political momentum.

According to sources from the party, the prominent Bangladeshi newspaper 'Prothom Alo' has indicated that the Awami League is primarily gauging the stance of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, through these actions.

At the same time, the Awami League is keen to determine if the government will impose any barriers to the bail and release of its detained leaders and activists.

Reports suggest that a faction within the party advocates for a cautious strategy regarding the reopening of offices or the resumption of visible activities. Some leaders perceive the BNP as being more amenable to the Awami League compared to the previous interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. Consequently, they warn that any rapid resurgence of the Awami League could intensify political pressure on the BNP.

Opposition parties within the parliament, such as Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party, may amplify the situation, potentially prompting the ruling BNP government to adopt a stricter approach towards the Awami League, as noted by Prothom Alo.

Last Friday in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, members of the Awami League’s female wing, Jubo Mohila League, gathered outside the political office of the party president, Sheikh Hasina, chanting slogans and placing the national flag alongside a portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the entrance.

According to reports from Prothom Alo, from the day after the February 12 election until last week, Awami League offices at 12 district and metropolitan locations were reopened. Additionally, seven to eight offices at the Upazila and union levels were unlocked, although in some areas, party banners had been torn down.

These recent developments follow a period when party and affiliated organization offices across Dhaka and the country were shuttered under the previous Yunus-led interim administration after the ousting of the Hasina-led Awami League government in 2024, with many offices later facing destruction, vandalism, and looting.

“Analysts contend that currently, the Awami League’s strategy is navigating two pathways — maintaining a limited ground presence while simultaneously evaluating the government's response. The government's stance on office reopenings and granting bail could significantly influence the political trajectory of the party,” reported Prothom Alo.