Bangladesh, April 17 -- A Personal Reflection: When the Weave Begins to Thin

Across my years in the military, corporate and public service, I have seen institutions endure pressure because they are held together by discipline, shared purpose, and collective responsibility. Families, however, are increasingly being tested without such reinforcement. I recall a young professional in Dhaka who sought guidance-not for career advancement, but for a failing marriage. What struck me was not the conflict itself, but the absence of support around it. In earlier times, extended families would intervene, absorb shocks, and help mend relationships. Today, that layer of support is fading. Marriages are left to navigate strain in isolation-and when th...