The quiet rise of online gambling
What’s astounding is how almost every sector became complicit in the normalisation: government, business, media, tech, advertising, entertainment, politics.
The Asian View
Vietnam should change industrial structure, focus on domestic industries: professor
Tran Van Tho, professor emeritus of Waseda University, also said Japan should take a strong stance in defending free trade, which would benefit the global economy.
The future of indigenous recognition in Bangladesh
If a state weakens the constitutional foundation of its most marginalised communities, it risks not only alienating them but also damaging the broader ideals of pluralism,…
BRICS must improve global governance
The time has come to think of radical reforms to strengthen global governance, and make it more democratic and effective in eliminating the threats to peace and development…
One year after Bangladesh’s July uprising: A nation waits in uncertainty
Yet, as Bangladeshis mark this sacred milestone, the grand celebrations, what really grips them is a creeping unease, a quiet admission that much remains undone.
Why does South Korea need the Ministry of Unification?
It stands as a testament to the unfinished work of healing a divided people.
The law Bangladesh needs to protect children
Protecting children from abuse must begin years before abuse can start. A law that acknowledges grooming as a crime is the first step towards that protection.
Making a misogynist
That some believe a teen’s online presence justifies murder is horrifying. Worse: it’s not surprising.
Why saving newspapers is essential for healthy democracy
It is time for society to recognise journalism not just as an industry, but as a vital public service.
Will AI kill the Philippines’ BPOs?
Urgent actions and investments to upgrade the workforce capacities are crucial.