Dubbed “Mr Clean” and “Mr Nice Guy”, Abdullah introduced various institutional and human rights reforms during his tenure as Malaysia’s fifth prime minister from 2003 to 2009.

Pohela Boishakh, or Bengali New Year, is a vibrant and significant celebration that marks the first day of the Bengali calendar. It's a time of joy and renewal for Bengali communities, both in India ...

April and I got off the bus and joined a knot of smokers on Sophia Street outside the Recovery Club. There were a couple nods of recognition. I didn’t know if people recognized me personally or just ...