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Why Upper House PR makes sense in today’s political climate

10 October 2025, 04:00 AM
A mixed system gives the opposition a tangible stake in lawmaking and reduces the urge to topple governments from the streets.
10 October 2025, 04:00 AM
India needs to pursue equal partnership with Bangladesh

India needs to pursue equal partnership with Bangladesh

28 August 2024, 06:00 AM
If Bangladesh and India are to forge a more equitable friendship, three existing bilateral issues need to be addressed.
28 August 2024, 06:00 AM
Iran's attack on Israel

Opinion / Iran’s attacks on Israel: Bark, not bite

15 April 2024, 14:00 PM
If Iran had truly intended to cause serious damage, then it would have done so.
15 April 2024, 14:00 PM
The US’ credibility hangs in the balance

Consistently inconsistent: The US’ credibility hangs in the balance

28 March 2024, 01:00 AM
Washington touts human rights, democracy, and peace, but only if achieving these doesn’t clash with its main priorities: economics and security.
28 March 2024, 01:00 AM
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Before you leave home for studying abroad

19 May 2022, 02:00 AM
Things to do to ease this massive transition.
19 May 2022, 02:00 AM
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Let’s control our consumption this Eid

27 April 2022, 18:00 PM
We've branded Eid as a capitalist fever dream.
27 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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We are not “like a family” at work

20 April 2022, 18:00 PM
The line between professional and personal lives can get blurry
20 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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How language minimises the impact of women’s communication

6 April 2022, 18:00 PM
You will find an obvious difference that speaks volumes.
6 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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Why “fake it till you make it” works

Tricking yourself into thinking you can do the things you set your heart out to do.
30 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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