Abdul Hannan

The writer is a contributor to The Daily Star and a former diplomat.

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.

4y ago

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.

4y ago

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.

4y ago

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.

7y ago

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.

7y ago

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.

8y ago

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.

9y ago

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.

9y ago
October 4, 2020
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.