Nobody wins Ukraine war
After two years of war, both Russia and Ukraine have conceded losses not only in the form of the lives of thousands of troops and civilians, but also the devastation of their…
Editorial
Young talents key to science, tech innovation
Young science and technology talents are the driving force of research and innovation. And without continuous human, material and financial resources, it is difficult to achieve…
The poverty paradox
Urban poverty remains Nepal’s invisible underbelly, as policymakers’ focus remains on rural poverty. It also stems from the mindset that people, just by the virtue of their…
Politicking over a new IMF deal is no longer an option for Pakistan
AS political parties scramble to form a potentially weak coalition at the centre, the uncertainty unleashed by the inconclusive outcome of the Feb 8 polls is giving Pakistan’s…
President Yoon’s administration & doctors on a lethal collision course
Without a compromise, the planned strike by doctors is likely to affect the schedule of many urgent operations and treatment for patients in critical condition.
Tax evasion by the rich is setting Bangladesh back as a nation
The paper says that government has, for a long time, failed to increase its tax revenue that, added with the ongoing economic crisis, has eroded its fiscal space.
So much investment in arms, so little in saving the planet
All vulnerable countries eligible for these climate funds must have adequate mechanisms to make sure that these funds are used efficiently and judicially, targeting the right…
TikTok traffickers must be stopped
There is the lack of awareness among the poor, particularly young people, who may be adept at using smartphones and the Internet but are unable to identify the pitfalls, such as…
Irrational bullying by China
In China’s book, it’s hands-off by other countries on anything that involves matters within its territory, or what it considers as part of it by some dubious historical basis,…
High time for prompt, sensible diplomacy with Myanmar
The government must engage with experts on national security, foreign policy, regional history and geopolitics who can analyse the situation in Myanmar as it unfolds, and…