Happiness is discussing Pakistan's new PM with a friend from Pindi in Urdu and the popularity of Star Jalsa soaps and Mirakkel Comedy show with another friend from Barisal in Bangla, in an Andhra Restaurant over Karak Chai in Muscat. The ferocity of the popularity rather the addiction of nonsensical Star Jalsa soaps causing a shutdown in daily activities at home in Bangladesh was a surprise. This soft power is not our best cultural export.

SAARC is a success in the GCC.