Neighbouring countries, different trajectories
The same observation is just as relevant for the Philippines, the writer says. Once part of the same batch of newly independent nations in the aftermath of World War II—if not…
No shame in talking about menstruation
For too long, the topic of menstruation has been shrouded in stigma and misconceptions, leaving girls feeling ashamed and uninformed about their bodies.
How we can mitigate the effects of rising inequality
Data from the past Household Income and Expenditure Surveys carried out by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics over the last two decades clearly indicate the trend pointing to the…
We are not taking care of our young generation
Often, corrupt individuals go unpunished, eroding trust in the system, which is particularly disheartening for the youth who dream of a brighter future and a more equitable…
Will crash trigger a crisis in Iran?
In the short term, the country will likely enter a period of national mourning, halting all formal activities, including diplomatic engagements, according to one of the writers.
Learning from the West’s mistakes
In India as in most other developing countries, there is huge admiration for the prestigious universities of Western countries and it is the dream of many brilliant students to…
Vietnam’s foreign policy a model for Asean
Vietnam has developed a foreign policy of “four no’s,” which it has evidently honed and perfected during the Vietnamese war of resistance to US military intervention from…
Why would anyone want to become a teacher?
Today, rarely anybody in Bangladesh would want to become a school teacher or a college teacher. One reason might be low pay and, associatively, the rhetoric of lesser social…
Something’s gotta give: Dawn
It is worth asking what the price of easing restrictions on Khan will be. Will it be possible to control the public reaction if he is allowed out in public in the near future,…
What’s so embarrassing about a period?
You can't talk about it, you can't let people know you have one and they certainly won't show it on TV — but what's the big deal?