SOUTH ASIA

Bangladesh’s next chapter: progress and pitfalls in democratic reform

Almost a year after an autocrat was toppled, the risk remains of a return to authoritarianism

‘Authoritarian laws outlast authoritarian rulers, so we must dismantle them’

Human rights the hidden casualty in Kashmir conflict

Fragile ceasefire persists between India and Pakistan but rights abuses continue

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘The ceasefire offers a narrow window for real change’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘Despite deep-rooted prejudice against Dalits, encouraging shifts are emerging among young urban people’

‘Protecting Afghan refugees is not merely a humanitarian gesture – it is a legal obligation’

‘The Social Network Bill is part of a broader strategy to tighten control over digital communication’

‘The new criminal laws mark a shift from a ‘rule of law’ to a ‘rule by law’ model that prioritises state control’

‘Journalists who challenge authority continue to face potentially deadly consequences’

‘People expressed at the ballot box their frustration over the economic crisis and political corruption’