Bangladesh is facing the most vital election ever
The writer asks: "As the election nears, we feel there is much to learn from the past. Why, after five decades, is our democracy still so weak? What were our past mistakes? Did we…
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Myanmar will continue under military rule even after election, ex-ambassador Maruyama says in exclusive interview
Ichiro Maruyama, a former Japanese ambassador to Myanmar, spoke about the country’s rule under a military junta and the ongoing election during an interview with The Yomiuri…
Khaleda Zia’s economic legacy, lessons, and the road ahead
Within Bangladesh's long and complex history, Begum Khaleda Zia's leadership represents an important phase, particularly regarding economic reform and policy realignment, the…
Cooler head means warmer China-South Korea ties
Noteworthy is the rational and pragmatic shift in South Korea's approach to China. President Lee Jae-myung regards China-ROK relations as "inseparable and destined," anchoring…
Seoul needs strategy over toughness
The writer says: "Resolving problems through dialogue and negotiation should not be dismissed as appeasement. Rather, it should be understood as a creative exercise in…
Uneasy neighbours
India cannot afford to lose Bangladesh as a friendly nation, the writer argues.
The magic of Bangladesh’s Khaleda Zia
The writer says, "In our view, the most meaningful way to pay tribute to the memory of Khaleda Zia is to take her last messages seriously and embark on the path of rebuilding…
ASEAN must not legitimise a sham election in Myanmar
More than 200 people have been charged for disrupting or opposing the polls in Myanmar under a new law that carries severe penalties, including the death sentence.
Accountability or anarchy: The next two years will tell
The writer says: "With only two years left before the next presidential campaign season, the Marcos administration faces a stark choice. It must complete the painstaking work of…
Khmer Buddhist monks provide psychosocial, spiritual counselling to displaced people along border
While humanitarian responses often focus on food, shelter, and medical assistance, the less visible but equally critical dimensions of trauma are frequently overlooked, the writer…