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.
8y ago
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
8y ago
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
8y ago
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.
8y ago
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
8y ago
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
8y ago
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?
8y ago
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
8y ago
December 13, 2015
The American ideal and Donald Trump
DONALD Trump, one of the several Republican party candidates vying for the next US presidency, is in trouble.
November 29, 2015
Is China's growth slowing?
Remember Churchill's description of China? He said that China is 'a riddle wrapped in an enigma'. What an apt characterisation which
November 22, 2015
Nepal in a straitjacket
A curious situation has been developing on the international border between two South Asian neighbours – both of whom are
November 15, 2015
Aung Suu Kyi's next round
In a rare interview recently, Myanmar's commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing told the BBC that the military will not step back from
November 1, 2015
The emerging positives of Bangladesh
Recently, the well-known Boston Consulting Group wrote a piece entitled 'Bangladesh – the surging consumer market nobody saw
August 23, 2015
Hello mayors, we are still waiting
Do you know the five triggers for happiness? Research shows that exercise, good sleep, shorter commutes, positive relationships with
August 16, 2015
Some unfinished business
No doubt Bangladesh has come a long way and resolved several outstanding bilateral issues with India. Among the major ones are the finalisation of the maritime boundary between the two countries, the transfer of the enclaves to Bangladesh as opted by the residents
August 9, 2015
A roadmap for Bangladesh
As we observe the 40th anniversary of the shahadat of the father of our nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, several
February 15, 2015
Tracking changes in China's foreign policy
Since President Xi Jinping took office in China in 2012, the country has undergone changes in its foreign policy. This is apparent to Chinese scholars as well as to foreign policy experts who had not noticed such changes since 1989. The strategy now used is not only sophisticated but also progressive.
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