Government is not a family
In a democracy, we elect our leaders and hold them accountable. The nation benefits when its leaders debate openly, argue over policies, and expose one another’s shortcomings.…
A hasty retreat: Dawn
Much harm has already been caused to national unity by the authorities’ mishandling of the PTI protest march and the violence that surrounded it.
Big win: The Jakarta Post
For those who closely watched the state of the race, there was nothing from the quick count results on Wednesday afternoon that came as a surprise.
Priorities for Bangladesh’s health sector
The government spends only 0.7 percent of GDP on health which is the second lowest globally.
Compromises will be necessary to avoid further confrontation and violence in the capital: Dawn
With tensions running high in Islamabad, one hopes this stand-off will be resolved through politics and dialogue.
Statesmanship test: The Jakarta Post
Given that he is also the President, Mr. Prabowo's display of support for certain candidates runs counter to the principle of impartiality.
Root out cause of continuing cases of bullying: The Star
Shocking is the fact that the six students involved in the bullying were sentenced to death earlier this year.
COP29: Why it matters to the Philippines
The super-rich’s carbon consumption fuels inequality, hunger, and excess deaths. Exorbitant carbon emissions result in hotter temperatures, significantly affecting crop yields,…
Duterte’s Double Standard: The New DDS
A selective morality shows that Duterte’s legacy has less to do with justice and more with reinforcing a system that strikes down the marginalised while sparing the powerful. It…
COP29 must see a scale-up of Loss and Damage Fund
Bangladesh is the poster child for climate change holding seventh position on the Global Climate Risk Index 2021.