Dhaka deserves better, and so do we
The writer says: "The July uprising brought a whiff of freedom, an air of hope, and the promise of change. But now, as the dust settles and the jubilation fades, the reality of…
Gendered justice: The Kathmandu Post
Law in much of South Asia, including in Nepal, favours men, even in horrifying rape cases.
Can untouchability be eradicated in Nepal?
The declaration of an untouchability-free nation was a blatant lie on the part of the new ruling elites, the writer says.
Getting rich without getting fat: The challenge of developing countries
As developing countries, Indonesia and Mexico face double problems since hunger and obesity exist like two sides of a coin.
It’s time Bangladeshi youth used their right to information
Bangladeshi youth appear to have not yet discovered the country's Right to Information (RTI) Act, a readily available tool for them to create the changes in governance they wish…
Women in the forefront: The Statesman
Two recent significant announcements impacting women’s empowerment deserve attention: The first is a groundbreaking move from the Vatican, and the second is Anita Anand,…
Two sides of the social media coin
Where the Pakistan hybrid set-up’s near-total control of traditional media platforms has meant compliance and the dissemination of a view favourable to it, it has had to turn…
Street art and the democratisation of urban spaces
In Bangladesh, recent issues regarding street art demonstrate how it can serve as a form of protest, challenge authority, and spark discourse.
Sustainable tourism: Between revenues and national heritage preservation
Countries are counting the costs of overtourism, such as environmental degradation, garbage crises, water shortages and irresponsible behaviors of tourists whose numbers have…
Why are young professionals leaving Bangladesh?
While migration for career or education is not unusual, the scale at which young professionals are leaving has sparked debate about the nation's ability to retain its brightest…