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…
VP Sara Duterte’s education department debacle: Philippine Daily Inquirer
In the wake of VP Duterte’s exit from the Department of Education, she left behind a backlog of over 165,000 classrooms, a fund utilisation rate of only 11 percent for textbook…
Land for peace?
The writer argues: "Save Ukraine, but don’t stop there."
Agenda for the Korea-US summit meeting
The writer hopes that through the event, both South Korea and America can understand each other better and strengthen their invaluable ties.
Apathetic police: The Kathmandu Post
Law enforcement must set an example by helping women seeking justice in cases of marital rape.
From outrage to action: Closing Malaysia’s loopholes on school bullying
Policy gaps and inconsistencies undermine efforts, allowing such behaviors to persist in learning institutions.
All about the Aspin, the Philippines’ native dog
The writer says that through genetic studies, we know now that the ancestors of the aspin today may go back some 15,000 years ago, descendants of wild wolves arriving in Central…
Much tech, less protection: The Jakarta Post
In Indonesia, parents and government officials are worried about Roblox's potential to expose children to violent or explicit content and risky online interactions.