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Sagar-Runi murder: Is calling on the dead the only way to solve the case?

Following the July-August uprising, the interim government gave the assurance of proper investigation and justice. However, after six months, there is no indication of progress…

  • Published: February 12, 20259:59 am
  • Author Rahat Minhaz
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Bangladesh’s tea garden workers warrant the same support as other industry labourers

For tea workers, the solution lies in comprehensive industry reform.

  • Published: February 11, 202510:37 am
  • Author Rafad Asgar and Samira Tasnim
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Mindful host: The Jakarta Post

Overtourism and overdevelopment have become serious issues, especially in the southern part of Bali.

  • Published: February 7, 202510:38 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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What to do with the polarity in South Korean society

The writer likens the polarity and antagonism between the Left and the Right, or the rich and the poor, in South Korea to the movie "The Hunt."

  • Published: February 6, 202510:38 am
  • Author Kim Seong-kon
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Awami League protests: A comeback or a cry for relevance?

The Awami League's month-long protest cites grievances such as the arrest of its leaders, economic instability, and alleged human rights violations under the interim government.…

  • Published: February 6, 202510:37 am
  • Author Mohammad Al-Masum Molla
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Can pluralism replace secularism in Bangladesh?

Without clear and enforceable measures, such a transition could jeopardise the country's religious harmony and undermine the principles of equality that have long been embedded in…

  • Published: February 5, 202510:49 am
  • Author Md Abbas
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Where do transgenders fit?

US president Donald Trump has brought the discussion about transgenders to the forefront by announcing that there are only two genders, male and female, in his inauguration speech.

  • Published: February 4, 202510:45 am
  • Author Basab Dasgupta
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Modernity, ‘wokeness,’ and DEI

To sum up: modernity, wokeness, and DEI are distinct but interconnected concepts. Modernity transforms social structures, wokeness critiques its shortcomings, and DEI attempts to…

  • Published: February 3, 202510:49 am
  • Author Randy David
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Trumpian purge

US President Donald Trump’s moves are likely to fuel greater racism and xenophobia in the US.

  • Published: January 28, 202510:53 am
  • Author Dawn
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Young people reject polarisation

Younger generations’ growing rejection for political polarisation in older generations is what is moving the polls. They want Mr. Yoon out, but are wary of Lee Jae-myung. They…

  • Published: January 27, 202510:59 am
  • Author Robert J. Fouser

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