India’s push-in policy: What is the message for Bangladesh?
Push-in operations are not just about a few hundred unfortunates being kicked across the barbed wires. They are political signals—of frustration and control. It is a…
The Asian View
Strategic flaws in presidential election
This election teaches an enduring political lesson: real strength comes not from attacks or clever engineering but from the strategic wisdom to balance a sense of duty with…
What’s the fallout from Malaysia’s ruling party polls?
PKR, the leading government party, now has 'one noisy member' on the outs with the leadership, says the writer.
President Marcos Jr.’s administration’s purge: power play or path to genuine reform?
Historically, political purges in administrations are used as tools for consolidating power and eliminating opposition.
How young citizens of Bangladesh can transform the future of its healthcare
By investing in students as health ambassadors, the country can cultivate a generation of informed, empowered leaders who redefine how communities engage with healthcare.
Another election, still no answers
The people of South Korea have worked with tremendous dedication and discipline over the past several decades, achieving what the world often refers to as a modern economic…
Security and insecurity
The bonanza of security for some, opens up a world of insecurity for most others.
Genocide education is genocide prevention
Half a century after the collapse of the Khmer Rouge, 600,000 young Cambodians learn about the genocidal regime's history each week in their classrooms.
What role can Bangladesh play in securing peace in South Asia?
Bangladesh, to maintain its sovereignty and strategic flexibility, must judiciously blend neutrality and balanced alliances without succumbing to dependency.
When protest turns into a mob
The right to protest comes with a responsibility: to ensure that the means do not contradict the moral intent.