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Asrar Chowdhury

Asrar Chowdhury teaches economic theory and game theory in the classroom. Outside he listens to music and BBC Radio; follows Test Cricket; and plays the flute.

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Adelaide win revives Australia’s BGT hopes

With the series level at 1-1, it is now effectively a three-match series as the BGT lives up to its reputation for bringing excitement to Test cricket. 
9 December 2024, 17:33 PM
9 December 2024, 17:33 PM
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BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / Taking folk melodies of Bangladesh to the world

Folk Melody of Bangladesh: An Anthology of Bangladesh Folk Music in Standard Notation is a music anthology that compiles 204 carefully chosen folk songs of Bangladesh that date from the 16th century.
13 November 2024, 18:00 PM
13 November 2024, 18:00 PM
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With and beyond Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Pierre Alain-Baud, (Pyaro), the author of Le Messager du Qawwali (Voix du Monde) (Demi Lune 2008), and Kazi Abdullah Al Muktadir, the book’s Bangla translator in Shahen Shah E Qawwali: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Pathak Shamabesh 2022) talked with Nazia Manzoor, Editor of the Daily Star Books. The authors shared anecdotes. What started out as a fun experiment, ended as a lasting experience in the hearts of all of us who were present that day.
7 January 2024, 18:00 PM
7 January 2024, 18:00 PM
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Recovering a sunk cost

When we realise we have entered a situation due to a bad decision, the sooner we can make an effort to get out, the better.
4 January 2024, 00:00 AM
4 January 2024, 00:00 AM
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Starting a degree in Economics? A teacher tells you what to expect

Economics has a unique way of looking at the world through unique tools and mechanisms. The problem, however, starts here. If you ask the question: What is economics, you could be misled.
23 November 2023, 09:53 AM
23 November 2023, 09:53 AM
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SOULS: Through the eyes of its founder, Sazed Ul Alam

I returned to Chattogram from the Liberation War on December 20, 1971 with my nephew,
17 September 2023, 18:00 PM
17 September 2023, 18:00 PM
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How many eggs are there in our basket?

In a highly competitive market like the egg market, one would expect prices to remain stable. They can rise, but over time.
5 September 2023, 03:00 AM
5 September 2023, 03:00 AM
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Why you need to know about contract cheating

Contract cheating is a process through which students (or academics) get original work done for them through a third party.
24 August 2023, 00:00 AM
24 August 2023, 00:00 AM
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AN ODE TO JOHN AND ALICIA Two beautiful hearts

There's never been a shortage of drama with John Nash. With probably the shortest reference letter, 'this man is a genius' from Richard Duffin,
31 May 2015, 18:00 PM
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HAPPINESS IS A FUNCTION OF NEED, NOT GREED

You have a fixed amount of two goods: X and Y. You like both X and Y. A kind person offers you a little bit more of only X (or only Y).
20 May 2015, 18:00 PM
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A good monopoly is a creative monopoly

Remember the orange bazaar in Sylhet where millions of identical oranges were selling? No seller or buyer was big enough to influence the market.
6 May 2015, 18:00 PM
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The Simpsons and Economics: D'Oh!

In April 1991, Lisa Simpson's teacher, Miss Hoover took leave because she fell sick. A substitute teacher, Mr Bergstrom came.
8 April 2015, 18:00 PM
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The hills are [still] alive with the sound of music

Happiness in the cinema hall starts when the film finishes. The lights turn on. You stay in your seat.
11 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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There's no alternative to practice and deep thinking

A few days ago, I was humming a tune. I got curious about the lyrics.
26 February 2015, 10:59 AM
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Rashomon: More than just a cinema

In 1923 at the age of 13 he went with his elder brother Heigo to see the devastation of the Great Kanto earthquake that brought Tokyo and Yokohama to their knees. He turned his eyes away.
5 February 2015, 11:15 AM
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