Author: The Editorial Team

Maritime piracy is not surprising at all. Maritime hijacking occurs in many places across the world — though the extent of it has been on the decline greatly for several decades — leading to concerns. Some notable maritime piracies in the 2000s include the hijacking of the MT Zafirah by Indonesian pirates in the South China Sea in 2012, the hijacking of the MT Orkim Harmony off the coast of Malaysia in 2015 and the seizure of the Aris 13 off the coast of Somalia in 2017. Very recently, according to multiple sources including the Independent and Al Jazeera, a…

Dear Readers and Non-Readers, Greetings from Dhaka Opinion Magazine. This is, as you already know, a global magazine. But it is an opinion-only magazine. The magazine currently publishes Articles, Commentaries, Editorial Views and Letters (Editor’s Letters and Letters to the Editor) with the aim to help develop, mitigate and address social, economic, educational, political, cultural, public health, technological, environmental, international affairs and other conditions, problems and challenges across the world. Reflecting the aim, the global magazine has thus far published more than four hundred and fifty articles, commentaries, editorial views and letters. The magazine provides free access to four-fifths of…

Governments in different countries provide many services — which are funded by taxpayer dollars and are designed to meet the needs of all — in public safety, education, healthcare, transportation and other areas. While many government services are better, effective and efficient in different countries, leading to the trust and satisfaction of service takers, many others are not. According to multiple newspapers, public services are often delayed to citizens, service takers are harassed by government officials and bribes are often taken in many services by government officials, along with many other problems, in different countries in Asia, Africa and other…

sUrban fires often take place in many countries, leading to concerns. Urban fire incidents lead to many deaths — along with significant economic, social and environmental impacts on affected communities — in different countries in Asia, Africa and other regions. The Grenfell Tower fire in London (the United Kingdom) in 2017, the Sejong Hospital fire in Miryang (South Korea) in 2018 and the National Museum fire in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in 2018 are some notable urban fires in the world. Very recently, according to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, a fire incident has occurred in Dhaka, the…

International wars often lead to global economic crises impacting different countries. Some economic crises during international wars include high inflation, trade disruptions, supply chain disruptions, financial instability, or currency devaluation in different countries. The latest international wars including the Ukraine war and the Gaza war have negatively impacted the economies of many developed, developing and

Tribal clashes in Papua New Guinea have killed more than a dozen. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, dozens of tribal people were shot dead in an ambush in the remote Highlands region of Enga province in February, 2024 in the country. But this is not the only event. Tribal clashes — often involving several tribes — frequently take place in several provinces of the country. For instance, around 150 people were killed in a deadly tribal clash in 2023. In addition to the deaths, tribal clashes lead to the displacement of communities, hinder economic development and disrupt social cohesion…

Electoral manipulations are crucial problems in many countries, leading to concerns. According to multiple sources including CNN and Al Jazeera, the 2024 national elections in Pakistan, held under the Caretaker Government, are claimed by several political parties including the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to be manipulated, affecting the electoral outcomes and leading to protests. Election officials later acknowledged manipulations in the elections. Additionally, elections are often manipulated by the party in power in many countries in Asia, Africa and other regions including, but not limited to, Cambodia, Zimbabwe, Belarus, Uganda and Bangladesh. Consequently, the governments formed through manipulated elections do not represent…

The scope of upward mobility definitely needs to be there for everyone across the world. Upward mobility — a vital component of a fair and equitable society — empowers individuals to move to a higher status in society. It is crucial for all societies, including those societies where there are limited opportunities for progression, to

Ecuador, a diverse landscape that offers opportunities for tourism, agriculture and immense natural resources, has been rapidly growing in recent decades. The country, whose economy was transformed after the 1960s by the growth of industry and the discovery of oil, has become an upper middle-income country with a per capita income of USD 6,390. The country has also seen rapid growth and progress in other sectors including health, education and housing. The growing focus of Ecuador — whose strategic location makes it an attractive destination for international trade and investment — on sustainable development and renewable energy presents promising prospects…

Direct cash incentives are definitely a powerful tool to motivate behaviors or actions. Many governments provide direct cash incentives that motivate individuals to take action or change behaviors, leading to positive social change in diverse terms. Direct cash incentives are given in many countries in Asia, Africa and other regions including — but not limited