Silence in Delhi: The Statesman
When a visiting foreign dignitary denies women access to a press event in India, it is not merely a diplomatic oversight—it is a moral failure witnessed in real time.
Will Bangladesh surf the AI wave or be pulled under?
The writer argues: "If we lean back, we'll import cultural defaults from elsewhere. If we lean in, we can shape them ourselves."
Protect our children at all costs: The Daily Star
According to Ain o Salish Kendra, a Bangladeshi human rights organisation, between January and August this year, a total of 297 children were killed across the country.
Time to draw the line between influencers and journalists
Regulating social media is not about curbing freedom of expression; it is about safeguarding society from manipulation, division, and violence. The cultivation of hatred must not…
The tech monster is here, yet many are unaware
The prospect of humanity being manipulated by Al and reduced to mindless cyborgs could arrive way earlier than previously thought, the writer says.
Japan’s schools build democratic citizens by giving kids responsibilities in ‘special activities’
The process is supported by “special activities” in which children work together to improve their daily school lives, thereby learning cooperation and other essential…
Bangladesh must uphold its secular heritage
The writer says: "In every country, the forces of division and exclusion are being met by the forces of hope and inclusion. The question for Bangladesh is simple: which side of…
Lessons for Global South as a sinking Indonesian island sues climate polluters
The Pulau Pari case against Holcim, the Swiss cement giant, serves as a wake-up call for countries like Bangladesh to seek climate justice.
Rising dengue threat must be addressed: The Daily Star
Focus should be on raising awareness and strengthening healthcare facilities.
A different response
For the writer, it is not too late for big corporations to help people like his nephew Oliver, who lost the beautiful place he called home to a natural disaster.