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Sikh Separatism Fighting Existential Battle but Mishandling Farmer Protest Can Add Fuel
In Punjab, the cult status of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale is more like what Che Guevara was for the young in the 1970s. It is with deep…
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Vaccines Have Given us Hope, But They Won’t End the Global Battle Against Covid
The ability of the virus to mutate means we’ll be living with it for years to come, and may need a new generation of vaccines After…
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Searching Ways Forward for Bangladesh in the Time of Pandemic: Covid-19 and Governance in Bangladesh
A webinar was organized by the Centre for Governance Studies, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on 4th February 2021. The webinar was under…
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Myanmar Coup: How the Military has Held Onto Power for 60 Years
The military once again hold the reins of power in Myanmar. Citing constitutional provisions that give the military control in national emergencies, army officers detained government…
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Joe & Jill BidenInterview: A Talk about Opportunities and Upcoming Challenges Ahead
The new president and first lady open up about their initial days after returning to Washington, D.C., and starting the nation’s next chapter: “We have problems,…
Analysis
Rohingya Refugees Suffering Mental Distress
The Coup in Myanmar Compounds The Nationwide Instability And Stress That Fuel The Mental-Health Crisis “The tiger in my mind consumes me faster than the tiger…
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Can Bangladesh Get Prepared for EU’s GSP-Plus?
Over the past few years, Bangladesh has progressed a lot in terms of economic and social development. However, graduation from the LDC group will be the…
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COVID-19 and Agricultural Sustainability
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how the world is becoming powerless against the infection, with the absence of preparation and lack of human capacity to…
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The Myanmar Coup’s Dangerous Aftershocks
On Monday morning, the Myanmar military staged a coup, its first coup since 1988 but hardly unique in the country’s modern history. This coup bore all…
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COVID Crisis is Fueling Food Price Rises for World’s Poorest
Over the last year, COVID-19 has undone the economic, health and food security of millions, pushing as many as 150 million people into extreme poverty. While…
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Ecotourism in Bangladesh
According to The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), ecotourism can be defined as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment, sustains the well-being of the…
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Biden Goes Big
The US president's proposed $1.9 trillion recovery package will provide enormous stimulus to the economy. The economic growth that results will generate substantial tax revenues, not…