The grave implications of another Trump presidency
If the recently concluded presidential debate is of any indication, the consequences of electing president Trump for a second term is a foregone conclusion—an irreparable damage to democracy.
In memory of Mohammad Badrul Ahsan
Mohammad Badrul Ahsan, the inimitable author of the sparkling “Cross Talk” column in The Daily Star and Editor of the now defunct biweekly “First News” is no more, his life cut short abruptly at the age of 60, when his full potential as a writer was yet to blossom.
Adieu my friend, Ambassador Harun ur Rashid
This is to redeem my pledge to my friend and classmate Ambassador Harun ur Rashid and write his obituary if I survive him.
Do we really need a defence deal with India?
Military pacts or defence deals are always struck by two states or more, out of a common threat perception.
The ascent of President Trump
What once seemed like a stunt and a fantasy is now real. Donald Trump was sworn in on Friday as the 45th President of the United States of America with his favourite mantra 'America first' and 'Make America Great Again', a veiled warning of exclusion of outsiders in America and protection of American trade and manufacture.
Four days in a top hospital
The hospital walls are plastered with photos of the late philanthropic founder of the hospital. Has his dream and vision come true? The hospital has clearly degenerated into a commercial proposition.
Has Mamata lived up to our expectations?
By all indications from Delhi and Kolkata, it is now clear that there will be no deal on Teesta during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Dhaka.
Surviving the slaughter of innocents
EVERY year April 3, the most dreaded day in my life, sends a chilling shiver of panic down my spine.
October 4, 2020
The grave implications of another Trump presidency
If the recently concluded presidential debate is of any indication, the consequences of electing president Trump for a second term is a foregone conclusion—an irreparable damage to democracy.
February 11, 2020
In memory of Mohammad Badrul Ahsan
Mohammad Badrul Ahsan, the inimitable author of the sparkling “Cross Talk” column in The Daily Star and Editor of the now defunct biweekly “First News” is no more, his life cut short abruptly at the age of 60, when his full potential as a writer was yet to blossom.
January 22, 2020
Adieu my friend, Ambassador Harun ur Rashid
This is to redeem my pledge to my friend and classmate Ambassador Harun ur Rashid and write his obituary if I survive him.
April 1, 2017
Do we really need a defence deal with India?
Military pacts or defence deals are always struck by two states or more, out of a common threat perception.
January 22, 2017
The ascent of President Trump
What once seemed like a stunt and a fantasy is now real. Donald Trump was sworn in on Friday as the 45th President of the United States of America with his favourite mantra 'America first' and 'Make America Great Again', a veiled warning of exclusion of outsiders in America and protection of American trade and manufacture.
January 25, 2016
Four days in a top hospital
The hospital walls are plastered with photos of the late philanthropic founder of the hospital. Has his dream and vision come true? The hospital has clearly degenerated into a commercial proposition.
June 6, 2015
Has Mamata lived up to our expectations?
By all indications from Delhi and Kolkata, it is now clear that there will be no deal on Teesta during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Dhaka.
April 5, 2015
Surviving the slaughter of innocents
EVERY year April 3, the most dreaded day in my life, sends a chilling shiver of panic down my spine.
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