Rohingya repatriation: Can we ever find a viable scheme?
The writer says Bangladesh should work with the UN and continue its diplomatic efforts with other nations in developing safe conditions both in Myanmar and Cox's Bazar to…
OPINION
Amid the crisis in Gaza, people are calling for boycotting ‘Israeli’ goods. But do they work?
Empty restaurants or products being taken off shelves should not be seen as the end goal of boycotts.
Cusp of new era in Asia
The future is set to be very different from the past 30 years when the region rose to global prominence.
How did the US and Bangladesh come to be at the same negotiating table on climate change?
Why did Bangladesh attend a meeting which largely looked to be a long standing spat between developed and developing countries, between older industrialized and newly…
Thai soft power is under siege
The writer says that many see the entertainment culture and idols of other countries as superior and more praiseworthy than the abundance of good things Thailand has.
Win hearts, forget the match
Sports have been weaponised since goodness knows how many centuries, notes the writer.
Elections or selection in Pakistan?
The game of musical chairs is on. While one former prime minister has been consigned to ignominy, another has been pulled out of disgrace and has returned as the favourite.
How ASEAN is making instant cross-border payments a reality
Thailand and Singapore have been at the forefront of linking domestic fast payment systems across borders. Their first-of-its-kind ASEAN cross-border linkage provides a blueprint…
How to win friends and avoid insulting people at APEC
One of Carnegie’s key principles is: Begin on common ground. This is precisely what President Xi did as he first reflected on a range of Sino-American connections pivoting on…
Sri Lanka does not need another international airport!
The country already has many international airports and one has been operating at maximum capacity, notes the writer.