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