Western leaders face a dilemma in dealing with Cambodia’s new leader Hun Manet, eager to try to forge ties based on his education in the United States and Britain but hesitant to be seen as endorsing the undemocratic way in which he came to office weeks ago. “The fact that Hun Manet came to power […]
Read MoreRather than setting an agenda that would put forward the voices of the Global South and the world’s most marginalized, India has used its G-20 presidency for cynically domestic political purposes. By Avinash Kumar and Alena Kahle On September 9, the most powerful heads of state will meet in India for the annual G-20 Summit. […]
Read MoreBy Suvendrini Kakuchi My visit opened the door to the essence of the Japanese spirit that focuses on the simple sensibilities of life. A visit to Kyoto, Japan’s cultural capital embodying more than a 1,000-year history, is always a tough decision but one you will never regret. After all, the world’s third largest economy is […]
Read MoreHindutva may have proclaimed the supremacy of all things traditional, but it makes no room for diversity, dynamism, dilemmas, and doubt. Such has never been the only Indian way. By Devdutt Pattanaik Hindutva can easily be seen as an Indian version of a global movement of men, by men, for men. It reclaims their masculinity […]
Read MoreIn the heartwarming story of Tamanna Zara and her mother Azmeri Begum, we witness the transformative power of education for women in Bangladesh. While Azmeri’s own dreams of pursuing a tertiary education were thwarted two decades ago due to marriage at a young age, with Tamanna arriving in her life within a year, her daughter […]
Read MoreIn Bangladesh, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise, accounting for a significant portion of mortality and disease burden. These include heart attacks, strokes, chronic respiratory diseases, cancers, and diabetes. Moreover, the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes affects a substantial portion of the population, while cancer cases are alarmingly high. A recent study conducted by […]
Read MoreThe Grievance Redressal System (GRS) is widely recognized as a valuable tool for promoting good governance where good governance encompasses the efficient and responsible management of public affairs, organizations, and institutions. According to Rehman Sobhan, ‘Good governance is the exercise of power and authority in a manner that is transparent, accountable, participatory, equitable, and responsive […]
Read MoreClimate change has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges of our time, significantly impacting various sectors of the global economy, including agriculture. Agriculture, being both a contributor to and a victim of climate change, finds itself at the forefront of this environmental crisis. As the world faces an increasing population and changing weather […]
Read MoreIn the heartwarming story of Tamanna Zara and her mother Azmeri Begum, we witness the transformative power of education for women in Bangladesh. While Azmeri’s own dreams of pursuing a tertiary education were thwarted two decades ago due to marriage at a young age, with Tamanna arriving in her life within a year, her daughter […]
Read MoreThe Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Bangladesh Police arrested five doctors in connection with their involvement in leaking medical college admission test questions and amassing money in Khulna on Monday. The arrestees are Dr Md Yunus Uzzaman Khan Tarim, 40, Luis Saurav Sarkar, 30, Sharmistha Mondal, 26, Mustahin Hasan Lamia, 26, Nazia Mehjabin Tisha, […]
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