Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th Test: Mother, India watching
While Sachin Tendulkar was on the field on the first day of his final Test at the Wankhede Stadium, his family played hosts to nearly 500 of their special invitees; from Sachin's revered coaches to the family's friends; from their maid to their dutiful guards; ensuring that the guests felt at home at the Vittal Divecha Pavilion.
Among those Tendulkar had given passes were friends from Sahitya Niwas Colony where he grew up, and with whom he used to play neighbourhood cricket.
Ajit Tendulkar, Sachin's elder brother, who has rarely watched h
Nostalgia can make you more optimistic
Feeling nostalgic about the past can increase optimism about the future, a new study has found
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The research examined the idea that nostalgia is not simply a past-orientated emotion but its scope extends into the future, with a positive outlook.
"Nostalgia is experienced frequently and virtually by everyone and we know that it can maintain psychological comfort. For example, nostalgic reverie can combat loneliness," said Dr Tim Wildschut, co-author of the study from the University of Southampton.
"We wanted to take that a step further and assess whether it can increase a feeling of opti...
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The research examined the idea that nostalgia is not simply a past-orientated emotion but its scope extends into the future, with a positive outlook.
"Nostalgia is experienced frequently and virtually by everyone and we know that it can maintain psychological comfort. For example, nostalgic reverie can combat loneliness," said Dr Tim Wildschut, co-author of the study from the University of Southampton.
"We wanted to take that a step further and assess whether it can increase a feeling of opti...
Bangladesh key economic indicators – Nov 14
DAILY INDICATORS
Wednesday Previous Taka/US $ (inter-bank) 77.75-77.76 77.75-77.7525 Call money rate (inter-bank) 06.00-08.00 06.00-08.00 Dhaka Stock Exchange index 4,212.72 4,197.71 ------------------------------------------------------------
MONTHLY
CURRENT PREVIOUS Growth in: Consumer price index (BBS) Change yr/yr (pct) Oct. 7.03 7.13
M2 supply (bln taka) (BB) Sept. 6,267.23 6,199.89 Forex reserves ($bln)(BB) Oct. 17.35 16.15
Exports(FOB) ($mln)(BB) Sept. 2,590.24 2,031.44 Impo...
Mobile banking users cross 10m mark
Mobile banking users in the country crossed 10 (one crore) million mark from 0.5 million in April this year.
According to Bangladesh Bank (BB), the number of mobile banking accounts stood at 10.235 million (1 crore 2 lakh 35 thousand) on November 11 with more than 100 percent rise in seven months.
"The phenomenal rise in mobile banking would play significant role in financial inclusion," the central bank in a press release said Wednesday.
Introduced in 2010, mobile banking has become a major tool of many banks to take t...
According to Bangladesh Bank (BB), the number of mobile banking accounts stood at 10.235 million (1 crore 2 lakh 35 thousand) on November 11 with more than 100 percent rise in seven months.
"The phenomenal rise in mobile banking would play significant role in financial inclusion," the central bank in a press release said Wednesday.
Introduced in 2010, mobile banking has become a major tool of many banks to take t...
Students urged not go to brokers for US visa assistance
Consul General of the US Embassy in Dhaka Jamie Fouss on Thursday suggested Bangladeshi students interested to study in the United Sates not to go to brokers for assistance and refrain from submitting false statements saying it may permanently damage a student’s opportunity to study there.
“I want to leave you with this strong message for both visitors and student visa applicants. No one should ever pay a broker for a guaranteed visa. These brokers can’t deliver,” he told reporters at a press conference at the American Centre.
Fouss said false stories and fake documents often end up with a refusal and a permanent mark against the applicant, reports UNB.
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IBBL opens branch in Golapganj
Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd (IBBL) has opened a new branch at Golapganj, Sylhet. Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Managing Director of the bank inaugurated the branch of the Bank as its 283rd branch on Thursday.
Prof Shafiqur Rahman Chowdhury of Shahjalal Science and Technology University, Prof Dr. Mawlana Md. Abdus Samad, Member Shariah Supervisory Committe and teacher of Islamic University Chittagong, Dhaka Campus, Md. Abdur Rahman Banarjee, Executive Vice President and Head of Sylhet Zone, Dr M. Kamal Uddin Jasim, Senior Vice President and H...
Prof Shafiqur Rahman Chowdhury of Shahjalal Science and Technology University, Prof Dr. Mawlana Md. Abdus Samad, Member Shariah Supervisory Committe and teacher of Islamic University Chittagong, Dhaka Campus, Md. Abdur Rahman Banarjee, Executive Vice President and Head of Sylhet Zone, Dr M. Kamal Uddin Jasim, Senior Vice President and H...
