The Awami League is a major political party in Bangladesh, founded in 1949. It played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from Pakistan in 1971. The party's ideology is based on nationalism, socialism, and democracy, and it has been a dominant force in Bangladeshi politics for decades. The Awami League has produced several prominent leaders, including Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh and its first Prime Minister. The party has been in power multiple times, with its current leader, Sheikh Hasina, serving as Prime Minister since 2009. The Awami League focuses on economic development, social justice, and improving the quality of life for its citizens.