Bangladesh is heading towards the 12th parliamentary elections without the participation of many political parties including the de facto main opposition party the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Non-participatory parliamentary elections are not new in Bangladesh at all. Several other parliamentary elections including the 1988 elections, the 1996 (February) elections and the 2014 elections were also boycotted

Social justice is crucial for all. Social justice — which refers to the fair and equitable distribution of resources, opportunities…

Awareness raising has many beneficial outcomes. Awareness raising — which involves creating campaigns, events and several other initiatives to inform…

The United Nations has contributed to peace and security in many countries. The UN facilitates and maintains international peace and…

Forgiveness has many positive outcomes. Forgiveness — which leads to the mental peace of those who forgive — has social, economic, political and other effects on individuals and societies. It promotes empathy, understanding and the restoration of trust among individuals and societies, leading to stronger social bonds and reduced conflicts. Additionally, forgiveness contributes to the

Armed conflicts have intensified in Myanmar with Operation 1027 of the rebel groups with the potential of further escalation. The…

Honor killings are a crucial problem in different countries. More than four thousand people typically women, who are believed to…

Political violence is not uncommon in South America. Between 2018 and 2021, political violence — along with social conflict —…

The collapse of underground and underwater tunnels is not surprising at all. Many tunnels have collapsed in different countries in…

The quality of living is crucial for everyone. But there is a lack of quality of life — which refers to the overall standard of living and wellbeing one experiences in one’s living and encompasses various factors including physical and mental health, access to resources, safety, infrastructure, social connections and cultural opportunities — for many