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Taslima Nasrin Returns to Kolkata Book Fair After 19 Years
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.
Taslima Nasrin returned to Kolkata after 19 years to attend the book fair.
She expressed hope to attend after the chief minister promised security.
Nasrin urged the return of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina for democracy.
She supported a uniform civil code for India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, citing gender equality.
During her talk, a section of the audience protested her invitation of poet Joy Goswami, leading Nasrin to say she was insulted.
- Who
- Taslima Nasrin, a Bangladeshi author and activist
- What
- Returned to Kolkata to attend the book fair and speak on political and social issues
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- When
- Sunday, 2024
- Why
- To participate in the book fair, seek security assurances, and discuss freedom of expression, political leadership, and the uniform civil code
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."”
telegraphindia.com
“"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.”
telegraphindia.com










