The ‘Third Space’ gains traction
As the war drags on, expect more displays of independence from countries taking stands in their own interest, not along the basis of alignment.
Karachi superstore fire is a strong warning for govt, businesses to put public safety over profits
Neglect of fire, general safety and construction regulations has become an all too common feature of most residential and commercial projects in the city in recent years.
We dig our own grave when we kill a river
There are 310 rivers in the country, according to an estimate by Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority. Of them, 175 are in miserable condition, and 65 are almost dead.
Economic challenges that the Bangladesh budget must address in 2022
Bangladesh is facing its biggest macroeconomic challenge in a decade, and will also be confronting a new set of challenges after its graduation from the LDC status by 2026.
UN rights chief’s visit to Xinjiang does have a silver lining
Bachelet's trip may have been panned as a lost cause, but the treatment of Uighurs is now back in the spotlight.
The gang-rape on Bahaudin Zakaria Express has left women feeling ever more insecure in public spaces
Aside from the long-term trauma that the victim in this case is likely to suffer, women in general are left feeling ever more insecure in the public space.
An economy measured by queue lengths
The future appears uncertain not only for the Rajapaksa dynasty but also for the people, who are worried about a looming food crisis come August 2022.
Be careful with ‘over-optimism’ for megaprojects
Bangladesh is not guaranteed to benefit greatly from the megaprojects that are currently in the pipeline, and they even have the potential to do more harm than good.
All the way on dual citizenship
A law allowing dual citizenship would go a long way in tapping the potential of people who would serve Indonesia and contribute to its development.
Even as govt and TTP agree on ceasefire extension, prospects of peace remain bleak
Simply put, if the TTP's demands were to be met, it would amount to a surrender of the state’s authority over parts of the erstwhile tribal belt where the militants are active.