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Nasrin Urges Uniform Civil Code for India, Bangladesh, Pakistan

Nasrin Urges Uniform Civil Code for India, Bangladesh, Pakistan
Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin supports Uniform Civil Code in India · thehansindia.com

Taslima Nasrin, a writer from Bangladesh who lives in exile, spoke in Kolkata about a law called the Uniform Civil Code.

She said that this law would make everyone follow the same rules, which would help women who face unfair treatment.

Nasrin also said that schools run by religious groups in Bangladesh are not good and should be replaced by state schools.

She wants the political leaders in Bangladesh to return and bring democracy back.

During her talk, some people were upset and stopped a poet from speaking, which made Nasrin feel insulted.

Key facts

Speaker
Taslima Nasrin
Event
Press conference in Kolkata
Topic
Uniform Civil Code
Countries mentioned
India, Bangladesh, Pakistan
Key concerns
Discrimination against women, madrasas, democracy in Bangladesh
Political context
West Bengal committee on UCC

Quotes

Taslima Nasreen

Exiled Bangladeshi author and activist

“"All advanced countries have UCC-like laws. Bangladesh, Pakistan and India need a Uniform Civil Code. There should be equal laws for everyone. Women face a great deal of discrimination, and much of it can be removed through a UCC. It is essential."”
thehansindia.com indianexpress.com telegraphindia.com
“"Bangladesh, Pakistan and India all need a Uniform Civil Code. Every country should have one law for all its citizens. Equal laws are necessary because they eliminate many forms of discrimination against women. It is absolutely essential."”
thestatesman.com

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