Post-Covid musings: After the deluge
2022 seems to have indicated that the spiritual lessons learnt from Covid-19 have lost out to the allure and the glitter of a hardcore material world.
I know a lot, but I have my limits and biases: ChatGPT
The world’s hottest chatbot explains what makes it tick – and what it won’t do – in a freewheeling ‘conversation’ with the writer.
2022 was a big year for AI development. In 2023, we must decide how best to use it
The fundamental question for AI in 2023 remains on how should the technology be used, and to what degree.
Refreshing inclusion of gender diversity and sensitivity in trial textbook
As discrimination and violence based on gender identity and expressions is pervasive across the globe, it is significant that young students are introduced to the idea of gender…
Make best use of digitization to open pathways for success
The paper says it is essential to secure employment and higher education in regional areas for young people.
Why hasn’t the UN recognised the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide yet?
Recognition of both the 1971 genocide and the 2017 Rohingya genocide will help call out and expose evil military institutions who threaten democracy and dignity of life.
Exercise, for kids or adults, is an act of discovery
Even in error, sport has beauty. It gives you a place to swear, all that frustration released in a few sublime syllables.
How biomass can solve Indonesia’s energy trilemma
In effect, unless an affordable substitute is found, replacing coal can ignite political debate about our deep-seated understanding of resource sovereignty.
We may be entering Covid-19’s least predictable year yet
China’s easing of virus restrictions is raising questions about the potential for harmful new variants.
Reflections on the climate change actions of 2022
2023 is going to be much more challenging in terms of the actual impacts of climate change in Bangladesh and around the world.