Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Taslima Nasrin to Visit Calcutta for October Cultural Programmes
Author Taslima Nasrin is planning to visit Calcutta in October.
She will arrive on October 7 and leave on October 12.
At Mahajati Sadan, she will join a programme with a dance performance by Maitreyee Pahari.
She will read something she wrote about the difficulties women face in life.
The organisers also plan to honour her.
She will attend another event at the Maha Bodhi Society.
Nasrin plans to release two books during the visit.
She says she will come back for the Kolkata International Book Fair next year.
Taslima Nasrin will visit Calcutta on October 7 and stay until October 12.
She will attend a Mahajati Sadan programme featuring dancer Maitreyee Pahari and read a piece about women’s struggles.
Organisers plan to felicitate Nasrin, who will also attend an event at the Maha Bodhi Society on October 12.
Nasrin will release two books, including one for children, during her visit.
She plans to return for the 50th Kolkata International Book Fair from January 22 to February 7 next year.
- Who
- Bangladesh-born author and Swedish national Taslima Nasrin, along with dancer Maitreyee Pahari and event organisers.
- What
- Nasrin will visit Calcutta for cultural programmes, read her writing, receive a felicitation and release two books.
- When
- October 7 to October 12; she plans another visit from January 22 to February 7 next year.
- Where
- Mahajati Sadan and the Maha Bodhi Society in College Square, Calcutta; later, Boi Mela Prangan.
- Why
- To participate in cultural events, present her writing, attend a felicitation and release books.
- Visit dates
- October 7 through October 12
- Main programme
- Mahajati Sadan, featuring a dance show by Maitreyee Pahari
- Planned reading
- A piece about the struggles women face during their lifetimes
- Book releases
- Two books, including one for children
- Additional event
- Maha Bodhi Society in College Square on October 12
- Earlier departure from Calcutta
- Nasrin left the city in November 2007 after violent protests over her writings
- Future visit
- The 50th Kolkata International Book Fair, January 22 to February 7 next year