The govt has failed to show any spine when it comes to protecting citizens’ financial well-being
With a sense of helplessness and hopelessness slowly descending on the country, those who are privileged are increasingly talking about moving abroad.
Pakistan seems to have no clear strategy in place yet to deal with the threat of terrorism
It is evident that the return of Taliban rule in Afghanistan has given a huge impetus to terrorist groups operating out of their sanctuaries across the border.
UNSC resolution on Myanmar a vote of confidence in Jokowi
Under Jokowi’s leadership, there is big hope that the regional grouping will be able to find a solution to the Myanmar question that is acceptable not only to the region but…
Will pre-election politics remain peaceful or become violent?
Whether the BNP and other opposition parties will be able to maintain this policy of avoiding confrontation would be one of the telltale signs of what is to come in the rest of…
Reflections on the climate change actions of 2022
2023 is going to be much more challenging in terms of the actual impacts of climate change in Bangladesh and around the world.
It’s the state’s duty to provide security personnel the training needed to fight terrorism
If a high number of security men continue to lose their lives or suffer grave injuries, it will have a major demoralising effect on security personnel.
Vietnamese ‘peace ambassadors’ efforts to protect human rights praised
Since Vietnam officially joined the UN peacekeeping operation in June 2014, the country has sent more than 500 officers and soldiers to 'hotbeds' in Africa.
2022: The year the rich won, and the public lost
Real income is decreasing for the majority but it is increasing for top earners, leading to a centralisation of wealth.
Don’t abandon crucial projects midway
The government needs to only approve and undertake projects that are absolutely crucial for the communities, and ensure there is no wastage, corruption or delay during their…
A year of living dangerously for Indonesian democracy
The postponement of elections would be an ominous rejection of the institutions of democracy and would dramatically further a worrying trend of the Assembly’s seizure of power.