More on the story from the BBC:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8455897.stm
Quote:
A gracious Asadujjaman was quoted by the newspaper as saying that he may be broke, but he was also honest.
"My mother is my inspiration. She always said to be honest and work hard."
Mr Asadujjaman called a friend with a car and drove to a Long Island address he found in the handbag.
No-one was at home, so he left his phone number and a note, the report said.
His phone rang a short time later and he drove back to return the bag.
"They were so, so, so happy," Mr Asadujjaman told the paper.
Asked if he was tempted to keep the cash, Mr Asadujjaman said the money would have allowed him more time to study, "but my heart said this is not good".
He also turned down a reward, saying he could not accept it as a devout Muslim, Newsday reported.
"I'm needy, but I'm not greedy," he said. "It's better to be honest."
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Amazing. Somebody borrowed a car to drive fifty miles in order to return the money, only to not find the person home. And then he kept the money safe.