Murder of Brahmanbaria reporter a chilling message for journalists
In a culture of impunity, the difference between life and death is often decided by the individual choice of the criminals.
Indonesia’s diplomacy: Rowing between two reefs in a fast-changing world
Moving forward, Indonesia’s leadership and diplomacy must remain focused on the welfare of the people, while being firm with our principle of active and independent foreign…
Qin Gang: From Wimbledon umpire to China’s foreign minister
At age 56, he is one of the youngest to make the cut since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.
How biomass can solve Indonesia’s energy trilemma
In effect, unless an affordable substitute is found, replacing coal can ignite political debate about our deep-seated understanding of resource sovereignty.
Rahul Gandhi’s walk across India attracts crowds, but will it get him the votes?
The 52-year-old has covered more than 3,000km so far, in a journey that started from the southernmost point, Kanyakumari, in the state of Tamil Nadu on Sept 7, 2022.
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…
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…
What’s a healthcare system without data? Simply incomplete
The writer says being a resource-stripped country, Bangladesh tends to prioritise investing mostly in the purely medical aspects of public health.
A slap on the face of our democracy
The stifling of dissenting voices, be it through legal means or through physical violence, has drastically reduced the overall space for politics in Bangladesh.
The inauguration of an urban dream
The effectiveness of the metro rail will depend on the efficacy of the planning to determine how people will reach the stations or go to various destinations around the stations.