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Taslima Nasrin Returns to Kolkata Book Fair After 19 Years

Taslima Nasrin Returns to Kolkata Book Fair After 19 Years
Book Fair? Of course: Taslima, from Hasina to Joy Goswami row, author covers wide canvas · telegraphindia.com

Taslima Nasrin, a famous writer from Bangladesh, came back to Kolkata after almost 20 years to go to a big book fair.

She said she wants to talk to readers and enjoy the old atmosphere of the fair.

She also talked about how the current government in India is different from the ones before and that she hopes people can speak freely.

Nasrin said she supports a new law that would treat everyone the same, especially women.

When she invited a poet named Joy Goswami to speak, some people in the audience protested, and Nasrin felt hurt.

She said she wants to keep the city of Kolkata a place where people can share ideas.

She also talked about the political situation in Bangladesh and how the former prime minister should be allowed to return.

She believes that the new law would help make life fairer for everyone.

Key facts

Author
Taslima Nasrin
Event
Kolkata International Book Fair
Date
Sunday, 2024
Location
Kolkata, India
Key Issue
Uniform Civil Code support

Quotes

Taslima Nasrin

Bangladeshi author and activist

“"I have criticised Sheikh Hasina. But the ban on the Awami League must be revoked... Sheikh Hasina wants to return. I don’t know if she will be able to. I want her to return for the sake of democracy in Bangladesh."”
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“"Of course I want to," the Bangladesh‑born author said on Sunday when asked if she wanted to attend the next book fair in Calcutta.”
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