Opinion

DHAKA: Air pollution is cutting the average Bangladeshi’s life expectancy by 5.5 years, the steepest loss worldwide, according to new research that has intensified calls for urgent government action. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI)…

Kuala Lumpur: A camera, held like a lamp against the dark, was silenced by bullets. In Khan Younis, a southern city in the Gaza Strip, Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif was killed while documenting tragedy. His image, however, was not…

WASHINGTON, July 20 (VOM-Voice of Malaysia):— Global progress in reducing poverty is at grave risk of being reversed due to the escalating impacts of climate change, according to a stark warning from the World Bank in its latest report,…

In the complexities of human relationships, one of the most painful things a person can experience is being led on — offered hope for something beautiful, only to have it fade away without explanation. This pain becomes even deeper when the…

DHAKA, July 16, 2025 (VOM)— One year after a student-led uprising toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ended her 15-year rule, Bangladesh remains mired in political instability, deepening polarization, and growing uncertainty…

DHAKA, July 15— Bangladesh now has the highest rate of child marriage in South Asia, with over half of all girls married before the age of 18, according to the latest UN data—a trend that experts say has worsened since the COVID-19…

In the past, people felt ashamed when their manners were lacking. Today, those without shame are considered the most ‘sporting’. Good manners have become a joke, and morals are turned into punchlines for comedy. The rougher the joke, the…

Intelligence is not solely about having a high IQ; experts say it is about adaptability, critical thinking, and continuous learning. As the world evolves, so does the need for sharper cognitive abilities. According to Dr. Aiman Rosli, a…

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), a mental health condition characterized by a pervasive sense of self-importance, need for admiration, and lack of empathy, is gaining attention in the fields of psychology, medicine, and public…

Sedekah, or voluntary charity, holds a unique and profound significance in our lives. It is a practice that transcends mere financial aid, embodying a deep connection between the giver and the receiver. While many may view sedekah as an…