How much do the words of Winston Churchill, addressed to the former Soviet Union, ring out through the mists of the time of the Cold War: “Jaw-jaw is better than war-war.” The words of wisdom and statesmanship from a Second World War veteran are infinitely more relevant today in an age of nuclear proliferation, placing the button of annihilation at the hand of a desperado.

A former British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's policy of appeasement to Hitler couldn't stop the Second World War from happening. This infamous reference point is raked up by the free rein the North Korea's predictably unpredictable leader Kim Jong-un has had, according to some analysts. Whether this is a bad or good analogy only time will reveal; and we needn't wait too long to find that out.

Unaccounted for money is susceptible to be ill-spent in drug markets, small arms purchases or financing hideous agendas. All this can destabilise a society.

Chikun-gunya in Dhaka and measles in Sitakunda, Chittagong have combined to highlight public health mismanagement at its height.

Who could disagree, for example, with the conclusion that the social and economic benefits and opportunities of life from orderly and regular migration can be substantial?

On June 21, 2017, Islamic State militants destroyed Mosul's 12th-century al-Nuri mosque and its iconic minaret al-Hadba as Iraq's counter-terrorism units advanced within 164 feet of the structure.

All this means two things. First, small people's voice is becoming heard and second, decent-minded souls far outnumber the hateful lot. The silent majority must speak up and take charge.

At a British-hosted reception a few days before the finals of the ICC Champions Trophy at the Ovals, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli said, “People want to see England and India play in the finals.”

By a huge stroke of luck, or you may call it divine intervention or compassionate justice, the rain-affected Australia versus Bangladesh match had been declared a draw. One point each to both teams has been awarded. This has unlocked the way for Bangladesh to move to the semi-finals.

Less than a week is left to the snap election in the UK. The latest Gallup poll points to a neck-and-neck contest between the Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May and her opposition Labour Party contender Jeremy Corbyn.

After the Man-chester carnage, there should no longer be any sense of disbelief at the invidious lengths to which terrorists can go to make their presence felt.

Since last week, the world has woken up to the “largest Ransomware attack in internet history.”

Donald Trump made his preference clear as to whose company he would keep on the celebrative night marking his first 100 days in

The IPL is nearing a climactic phase. Yet, it holds little excitement and appeal for Bangladeshis in general. Shakib, a world-class all-

There are two mind-boggling and brain-wracking issues for the citizens. One is the transport syndicate 'proving more powerful than the government' in connection with an enforcement drive against buses defying some 'corrective measures.'

The large number of MoUs and deals signed between New Delhi and Dhaka during our PM's visit to India is evidently a product of government-to-government cooperation.

Upbeat as we may be about 33 deals and MoUs to be signed between the two countries during the PM's visit, we cannot allow our focus to be diffused on Teesta water sharing deal.

Cricket lovers proposed and the rains disposed! Sri Lanka had set a stiff target of 311 for Bangladesh to chase in their second ODI at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium today.

Donald Trump's crazy Turkish dance of a saga continues. He has not just got his steps wrong, his numbers too are flying in the face of his pet theories and projects.

After Modi's landslide victory in the trend-setting states of India, three straight gains have been garnered by BJP as the party in power and Narendra Modi as the country's prime minister.