Current Affairs is an anthology of articles written by eminent columnist Barrister Harun ur Rashid, former Bangladesh Ambassador to the UN. The articles were published in the daily newspaper, and newsweekly in Dhaka, such as the Daily Star, Holiday, Dhaka Courier and the Probe magazine during the last few years
The articles are unique because of their scale and range of subjects. They are the work of one eye and one mind of the author. Subject to subject, idea to idea, the articles are related in a wider construct which is the way the author has viewed and thought about his country, region and the world.
The articles are marked by freshness of insight, balanced analysis and cogent arguments born out of experience as a participant of Bangladesh foreign policy-making and international negotiator as a career diplomat.
The articles reveal the breadth and depth of his interests---be that political, social, economic, and strategic, dealing with country’s politics and issues, regional and international relations and global issues.
The articles contain investigative commentary on contemporary political, social and economic repositioning by countries big and small. They more often than not, go beyond commentaries, sketch out new vistas and point to new direction which may stimulate discussions and debates.
Overall, the book is a major contribution to the understanding of domestic, regional and international issues of importance and the different inputs that underpin the ever-changing strategic, political and economic scenario the world over.
For those interested in Bangladesh issues, regional and international relations, and economic, security, environmental and strategic matters, the book presents a rich resource.