Why must Dhaka drown after heavy rain?
The writer says the government must revisit their plans and see where they are going wrong with these investments, or evaluate if their strategy is even relevant in the first…
Canada may have bitten off more than it can chew
The writer says that unless all intelligence inputs and sources, including undiplomatic, are on the table, India should ignore all calls by Canada.
Why Bangladesh failed to contain inflation while others succeeded
While many other countries have managed to reduce inflationary pressure by adopting monetary policy tools, Bangladeshi policymakers have shied away from doing the same.
Fight cybercrime with tech education
A concerted effort among the government, financial institutions, and mobile wallet providers to conduct widespread information and awareness campaigns against online scams must be…
The vanguard of the Global South
At the global level, Indonesia is often seen as a rival to India in the pursuit of universal recognition as the champion of the developing world.
A historical moment for India
While a landmark bill for women’s empowerment has been passed in Parliament, more work must be done to address all gender-related concerns.
A new Cold War is not coming
The writer says that the biggest problem is that many people's world views remain locked in the Cold War structure.
Primary healthcare needs sharp focus
The writer says efforts and strategic advancement is required to reinstate the importance and efficient working of primary health centres in the public health system.
The media must do more to protest oppressive laws like the Cyber Security Act
The writer says it is imperative that news outlets subject themselves to ever stronger, more exacting standards of journalism in order to remain credible.
China in Kabul
The paper says China’s appointment of a new Ambassador to Kabul, while significant in its own right, serves as a reminder that it primarily seeks to protect its strategic…