Saif Hasnat
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Journalist; Independent at The New York Times, also with UNB | Tech-savvy | Fb/X: @saifhasnat, IG: @saif.hasnat | nyt.com/by/saif-hasnat | Opinions are my own.
Bangladesh Court Sentences Former Leader Sheikh Hasina to Death
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November 17, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Working Past 100? In Japan, Some People Never Quit.
Working Past 100? In Japan, Some People Never Quit.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Working Past 100? In Japan, Some People Never Quit.
It Begins With a Joke. Comics in the World’s Largest Democracy Know Where It Ends.
The Indian comedian Kunal Kamra was forced offstage after a political joke led to a mob attack. Unlike Jimmy Kimmel, he is unlikely to return anytime soon.
The Indian comedian Kunal Kamra was forced offstage after a political joke led to a mob attack. Unlike Jimmy Kimmel, he is unlikely to return anytime soon.
It Begins With a Joke. Comics in the World’s Largest Democracy Know Where It Ends.
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October 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It Begins With a Joke. Comics in the World’s Largest Democracy Know Where It Ends.
The Indian comedian Kunal Kamra was forced offstage after a political joke led to a mob attack. Unlike Jimmy Kimmel, he is unlikely to return anytime soon.
The Indian comedian Kunal Kamra was forced offstage after a political joke led to a mob attack. Unlike Jimmy Kimmel, he is unlikely to return anytime soon.
Being a High-Profile Comedian Right Now Is No Joke
Being a High-Profile Comedian Right Now Is No Joke
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September 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Being a High-Profile Comedian Right Now Is No Joke
Taliban Bans Books by Women in Afghanistan’s Universities
More than 600 books, many of them written by women, are being purged, based on a contention that they conflict with Sharia principles.
More than 600 books, many of them written by women, are being purged, based on a contention that they conflict with Sharia principles.
Taliban Bans Books by Women in Afghanistan’s Universities
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September 20, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Taliban Bans Books by Women in Afghanistan’s Universities
More than 600 books, many of them written by women, are being purged, based on a contention that they conflict with Sharia principles.
More than 600 books, many of them written by women, are being purged, based on a contention that they conflict with Sharia principles.
When I Go, I’m Going Green
More Americans are choosing burials in which everything is biodegradable.
More Americans are choosing burials in which everything is biodegradable.
When I Go, I’m Going Green
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August 24, 2025 at 8:11 AM
When I Go, I’m Going Green
More Americans are choosing burials in which everything is biodegradable.
More Americans are choosing burials in which everything is biodegradable.
OpenAI in Deal Talks That Would Value the Company at $500 Billion
OpenAI in Deal Talks That Would Value the Company at $500 Billion
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August 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
OpenAI in Deal Talks That Would Value the Company at $500 Billion
“It pains me,” said Romjan Ali, Abu Sayed’s brother. “We thought the country would become morally better, inequality would end..., the killers would be punished, and that punishment would make criminals afraid. But nothing like that has happened.”
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A Year After Revolution, Hope Turns to Frustration in Bangladesh
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August 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM
“It pains me,” said Romjan Ali, Abu Sayed’s brother. “We thought the country would become morally better, inequality would end..., the killers would be punished, and that punishment would make criminals afraid. But nothing like that has happened.”
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Cricket must get on the front foot in helping women and girls to feel accepted | Isa Guha
Cricket must get on the front foot in helping women and girls to feel accepted | Isa Guha
The charity Take Her Lead is striving to get more South Asian females taking up the sport, and cut the number of them dropping out due to feelings of alienation
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August 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Cricket must get on the front foot in helping women and girls to feel accepted | Isa Guha
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AOL is finally shutting down dial-up
AOL is finally shutting down dial-up
RIP noisy little man.
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August 11, 2025 at 7:40 AM
AOL is finally shutting down dial-up
In India, Immigration Raids Detain Thousands and Create a Climate of Fear
Officials have picked up people across the country, most of them Muslim, citing a national security risk. Rights groups say the raids are targeting detainees’ religion and language.
Officials have picked up people across the country, most of them Muslim, citing a national security risk. Rights groups say the raids are targeting detainees’ religion and language.
In India, Immigration Raids Detain Thousands and Create a Climate of Fear
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August 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
In India, Immigration Raids Detain Thousands and Create a Climate of Fear
Officials have picked up people across the country, most of them Muslim, citing a national security risk. Rights groups say the raids are targeting detainees’ religion and language.
Officials have picked up people across the country, most of them Muslim, citing a national security risk. Rights groups say the raids are targeting detainees’ religion and language.
Modi’s ‘True Friend’ Trump Deals India Another Blow With Tariff Threats
India’s prime minister has made a big effort to build closer ties using his rapport with the U.S. president, but critics say he is getting little in return.
India’s prime minister has made a big effort to build closer ties using his rapport with the U.S. president, but critics say he is getting little in return.
Modi’s ‘True Friend’ Trump Deals India Another Blow With Tariff Threats
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July 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Modi’s ‘True Friend’ Trump Deals India Another Blow With Tariff Threats
India’s prime minister has made a big effort to build closer ties using his rapport with the U.S. president, but critics say he is getting little in return.
India’s prime minister has made a big effort to build closer ties using his rapport with the U.S. president, but critics say he is getting little in return.
India-US Trade Deal: Donald Trump Announces 25% Tariff On India, Plus Penalty For Buying Energy And Arms From Russia
India-US trade deal: Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on India, plus penalty for buying energy and arms from Russia - Times of India
Donald Trump announced India will face a 25% tariff starting August 1st, along with penalties for energy and arms purchases from Russia. Trump cited high Indian tariffs and trade barriers, as well as ...
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July 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
India-US Trade Deal: Donald Trump Announces 25% Tariff On India, Plus Penalty For Buying Energy And Arms From Russia
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On a sleepy Bronx street, relatives, friends and leaders of the Muslim community that enveloped Didarul Islam came to pay their respects just hours after he was gunned down while providing security at a Park Avenue skyscraper on Monday.
Bangladeshi Community Mourns Officer Killed in Midtown Manhattan Shooting
Didarul Islam had a hard-won house, a job that brought respect and the esteem of his neighbors. “He said serve the community and you’ll do fine,” a friend said.
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July 29, 2025 at 6:30 AM
On a sleepy Bronx street, relatives, friends and leaders of the Muslim community that enveloped Didarul Islam came to pay their respects just hours after he was gunned down while providing security at a Park Avenue skyscraper on Monday.
No Meals, Fainting Nurses, Dwindling Baby Formula: Starvation Haunts Gaza Hospitals
After Israeli restrictions on aid, hunger has risen across Gaza. Doctors and nurses, struggling to find food themselves, lack the resources to stem the surge.
After Israeli restrictions on aid, hunger has risen across Gaza. Doctors and nurses, struggling to find food themselves, lack the resources to stem the surge.
No Meals, Fainting Nurses, Dwindling Baby Formula: Starvation Haunts Gaza Hospitals
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July 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
No Meals, Fainting Nurses, Dwindling Baby Formula: Starvation Haunts Gaza Hospitals
After Israeli restrictions on aid, hunger has risen across Gaza. Doctors and nurses, struggling to find food themselves, lack the resources to stem the surge.
After Israeli restrictions on aid, hunger has risen across Gaza. Doctors and nurses, struggling to find food themselves, lack the resources to stem the surge.
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Revealed: debate opponent of Mehdi Hasan organized violent far-right protests
Revealed: debate opponent of Mehdi Hasan organized violent far-right protests
Richard Black, who appeared on controversial Jubilee video, organized Proud Boys-linked protests in 2017
A debating opponent of the leftwing media figure Mehdi Hasan in a controversial viral YouTube video was previously the organizer of two violent far-right protests in Berkeley, California in 2017, the Guardian can reveal.
The video debate session with Hasan, published to the 10 million-subscriber Jubilee channel, has already attracted scrutiny due to platforming a self-described “fascist”, Connor Estelle, who reportedly lost his job after he was identified by online researchers. Continue reading...
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July 26, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Revealed: debate opponent of Mehdi Hasan organized violent far-right protests
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It looks like Microsoft is getting ready for GPT-5. After I reported yesterday that OpenAI is preparing to release GPT-5 in early August, someone has discovered GPT-5 references in Copilot with a new "Smart Mode." Details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/713879/...
It looks like Microsoft is getting ready for GPT-5.
I reported yesterday that OpenAI is preparing to release GPT-5 in early August, and now references to a new GPT-5-powered “Smart Mode” have reportedly appeared in Copilot. Alexey Shavanov discovered c...
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July 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It looks like Microsoft is getting ready for GPT-5. After I reported yesterday that OpenAI is preparing to release GPT-5 in early August, someone has discovered GPT-5 references in Copilot with a new "Smart Mode." Details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/713879/...
Children Burned by Fighter Crash in Bangladesh Die Days Later
Children Burned by Fighter Crash in Bangladesh Die Days Later
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July 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Children Burned by Fighter Crash in Bangladesh Die Days Later
Indian police arrest man accused of running fake embassy
Suspect allegedly claimed to be adviser or ambassador for entities including ‘Seborga’ or ‘Westarctica’
Suspect allegedly claimed to be adviser or ambassador for entities including ‘Seborga’ or ‘Westarctica’
Indian police arrest man accused of running fake embassy
Suspect allegedly claimed to be adviser or ambassador for entities including ‘Seborga’ or ‘Westarctica’
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July 24, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Indian police arrest man accused of running fake embassy
Suspect allegedly claimed to be adviser or ambassador for entities including ‘Seborga’ or ‘Westarctica’
Suspect allegedly claimed to be adviser or ambassador for entities including ‘Seborga’ or ‘Westarctica’
Children Were on Their School Lunch Break. Then a Plane Hit.
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July 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Death toll stands at 31 now, with 165 wounded.
A training aircraft of Bangladesh's air force crashed in Dhaka, killing at least 19 killed so far.
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Bangladesh Military Plane Crashes Into School, Killing at Least 19
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July 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Death toll stands at 31 now, with 165 wounded.
A training aircraft of Bangladesh's air force crashed in Dhaka, killing at least 19 killed so far.
our report at @nytimes.com
our report at @nytimes.com
Bangladesh Military Plane Crashes Into School, Killing at Least 19
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July 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A training aircraft of Bangladesh's air force crashed in Dhaka, killing at least 19 killed so far.
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‘Coldplaygate’ Is a Stark Reminder That Cameras Are Everywhere
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‘Coldplaygate’ Is a Stark Reminder That Cameras Are Everywhere
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July 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
‘Coldplaygate’ Is a Stark Reminder That Cameras Are Everywhere
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Bangladeshis linked to Hasina regime appear to have made UK property transactions in past year
Call for asset freezes after figures under investigation in Dhaka employed services of UK law firms and consultants.
Call for asset freezes after figures under investigation in Dhaka employed services of UK law firms and consultants.
Bangladeshis linked to Hasina regime appear to have made UK property transactions in past year
Call for asset freezes after figures under investigation in Dhaka employed services of UK law firms and consultants
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July 20, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Bangladeshis linked to Hasina regime appear to have made UK property transactions in past year
Call for asset freezes after figures under investigation in Dhaka employed services of UK law firms and consultants.
Call for asset freezes after figures under investigation in Dhaka employed services of UK law firms and consultants.
India cancelled the cricket team's tour to Bangladesh, which was scheduled long before. They didn't send a women's football team. They refused to join the Asian Cricket Council's meeting in Dhaka.
After Hasina's ouster, India is a different kind of friend of Bangladesh.
After Hasina's ouster, India is a different kind of friend of Bangladesh.
July 19, 2025 at 10:07 AM
India cancelled the cricket team's tour to Bangladesh, which was scheduled long before. They didn't send a women's football team. They refused to join the Asian Cricket Council's meeting in Dhaka.
After Hasina's ouster, India is a different kind of friend of Bangladesh.
After Hasina's ouster, India is a different kind of friend of Bangladesh.