Ashfaqur Rahman

Former Ambassador and commentator on current issues

OPINION: The British Queen at 90

Last week, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th birthday. Born in 1926 she has reigned over the United Kingdom for the last 64 years after ascending the throne in 1952. But she does not rule over the United Kingdom only. Her realm spans a total of fifteen other countries and territories even today.

China: On the way to recovery

The proverbial strength of the Chinese economy, which grew at a steady 11+percent per annum over the last 30 years or so, had dipped in the last two and half years. By last count, it was just over 6 percent, apparently sending a signal to the world that the

Assam's Assembly election and Bangladesh

It is interesting that the election to Assam's legislative assembly in India has aroused much debate recently. The election is expected to be held in two phases on April 4 and April 11 this year. Seats in all 126 constituencies are up for grabs; a political party will need 64

Changing contours of Bangladesh-Myanmar relations

IN another 15 days, on April 1 this year, our eastern neighbour Myanmar will undergo a change of governance.

Bangladeshi scientists make us proud

It is not usual for a Bangladeshi scientist to be credited for major discoveries. Of late, however, three scientists of Bangladeshi origin

It is still investment, stupid!

BANGLA-DESH is in a quandary. There are two major concerns in the country. The first is of course the need to overcome the present

Understanding earthquakes in Bangladesh

REMEMBER the early morning of January 4 this year, when we were jolted by an earthquake that scored a 6.7 on the Ritcher scale?

PM's expectations and people's hopes

How much difference can a year make? Not much really. Perhaps it is incremental only when some economic indices fluctuate either up

April 24, 2016
April 24, 2016

OPINION: The British Queen at 90

Last week, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th birthday. Born in 1926 she has reigned over the United Kingdom for the last 64 years after ascending the throne in 1952. But she does not rule over the United Kingdom only. Her realm spans a total of fifteen other countries and territories even today.

April 10, 2016
April 10, 2016

China: On the way to recovery

The proverbial strength of the Chinese economy, which grew at a steady 11+percent per annum over the last 30 years or so, had dipped in the last two and half years. By last count, it was just over 6 percent, apparently sending a signal to the world that the

April 3, 2016
April 3, 2016

Assam's Assembly election and Bangladesh

It is interesting that the election to Assam's legislative assembly in India has aroused much debate recently. The election is expected to be held in two phases on April 4 and April 11 this year. Seats in all 126 constituencies are up for grabs; a political party will need 64

March 20, 2016
March 20, 2016

Changing contours of Bangladesh-Myanmar relations

IN another 15 days, on April 1 this year, our eastern neighbour Myanmar will undergo a change of governance.

February 28, 2016
February 28, 2016

Bangladeshi scientists make us proud

It is not usual for a Bangladeshi scientist to be credited for major discoveries. Of late, however, three scientists of Bangladeshi origin

February 14, 2016
February 14, 2016

It is still investment, stupid!

BANGLA-DESH is in a quandary. There are two major concerns in the country. The first is of course the need to overcome the present

January 31, 2016
January 31, 2016

Understanding earthquakes in Bangladesh

REMEMBER the early morning of January 4 this year, when we were jolted by an earthquake that scored a 6.7 on the Ritcher scale?

January 17, 2016
January 17, 2016

PM's expectations and people's hopes

How much difference can a year make? Not much really. Perhaps it is incremental only when some economic indices fluctuate either up

January 3, 2016
January 3, 2016

Who leads the world in 2016?

As we step into 2016, the big question that spooks thinkers, political scientists and the common man is this: who leads the world? For

December 27, 2015
December 27, 2015

The changing face of Bangladesh

As the sun starts setting on 2015, it is perhaps time to give a look at how well Bangladesh fared economically this year. The country

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