China to cut costs of preschool education
China has already increased its investment in preschool education by building more affordable kindergartens, so the new policy is consistent with government efforts to strengthen…
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Sex ratio in India’s Haryana improves to 907 girls per 1,000 boys as state cracks down on illegal abortions
In a unique and inclusive initiative, the Additional Chief Secretary directed that the transgender community be actively involved in celebrating the birth of girl children across…
Cambodian labour ministry launches job campaign as over 600K migrant workers return
Following the mass return, driven by the recent border clashes and reports of violence and discrimination in Thailand, the ministry has been working to provide job opportunities…
Why is critical thinking not included in Bangladesh’s curriculum?
The writer says: "After 12 years of schooling, Bangladeshi students are emerging five years behind the global standard. That's not a learning gap, it's a canyon and not the grand…
Bangladesh CA Yunus announces election in February 2026
Prof Yunus announced the much-anticipated election timeframe just hours after unveiling the July Declaration, which calls for constitutional and state recognition of the 2024…
The Rebel Within You: Painting the memory of Bangladesh’s July Uprising
The event was, at its core, a reminder that revolutions do not always end when the crowd disperses. Sometimes, they linger in colour.
Philippine lower house appeals supreme court ruling on VP Sara Duterte impeachment case
In a statement, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez confirmed that the House, through the Office of the Solicitor General, had filed the motion seeking to reverse the SC…
Japan’s defence ministry plans to develop laser beam systems to intercept UAVs, deploy on self-defence force ships
Antiaircraft missiles cost hundreds of millions of yen each and are too expensive to be used to intercept UAVs, which can be manufactured at significantly lower costs, a senior…
Is the death penalty still relevant?
The writer says: "Malaysia’s abolition of all mandatory death sentences was a good first step. However, further reforms are needed."
Political decisions must include women: The Daily Star
An inclusive democracy cannot be built by ignoring women's voices.