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…
The true success of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
The movie illustrates that those who are biased, who are self-righteous, and who are preoccupied with political revenge are wrong, the writer asserts.
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…
‘Philippine corruption’: Reform or revolution?
The Filipinos' priority for now, the writer asserts, should be the creation of a progressive social movement as well as a competitive party of national leaders that would not only…
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.
Statesman or kleptocrat? Back to the fundamentals of law
Ever since the 1MDB scandal broke, this question has been the focus of a tug-of-war between former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's supporters and detractors.
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…