Out of crisis, a stronger Cambodia can rise
The writer says: "Let the world see that Cambodia is not a country waiting to be rescued or influenced. We are a country ready to rise on our own terms."
Looking forward to South Korea’s multicultural future
Due to the significant influx of international students, immigrants and migratory workers, Koreans are now witnessing that their country is rapidly turning into a multicultural…
No, the 1971 issues haven’t been resolved: The Daily Star
"In the spirit of increasing warmth in bilateral ties and freeing itself from a historical burden, Pakistan should positively consider Bangladesh's demands for a genuine apology…
Cynical use of genuine outrage
Zara Qairina’s case has taken on a life of its own, with a growing advocacy movement fighting for accountability and justice, while fake news fuels public outrage, the writer…
The world is squandering its plastics treaty moment
The world's most ambitious environmental negotiation has been reduced to brackets in a draft and deepening fractures between nations.
Stray reckoning: The Statesman
The Supreme Court has now redrawn the battle lines in the country’s long and troubled relationship with its street dogs.
Why corruption in the Philippines persists
Anti-corruption drives typically end with the arrest of a few low-ranking employees, the public shaming of a handful of principals, and a fresh round of calls to moral renewal.…
Why the reproductive autonomy of women must be ensured
People, especially women and young people in Bangladesh, are unable to realise their reproductive intentions due to systematic, economic and social barriers. About 77 per cent of…
Resurging nationalism in Southeast Asia: A blessing or a curse?
Nationalism is experiencing a resurgence as an elitist construct, not just in Southeast Asia but across both developed and developing countries, raising a question whether or not…
Bangladesh’s political parties must support the election drive
The writer argues: "We must not forget that our democratic journey has faltered many times in the past. After 54 years of independence, we cannot further delay or distort our…