Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Taslima Nasrin Praises Kolkata Puja, Criticizes Bangladesh Extremists
Author Taslima Nasrin has come to Kolkata.
She said she is enjoying the city and its celebrations.
She hopes to stay until Mahalaya and attend some events.
She cannot stay for this year's Durga Puja, but says she will come back next year.
Nasrin described Kolkata's Puja celebrations as beautiful.
She said idols have been vandalized in Bangladesh and called on its government to act against extremist groups.
She also said people should oppose communalism.
Nasrin hopes India and Bangladesh will have better relations in the future.
Author Taslima Nasrin arrived in Kolkata for her second visit since the state government changed.
She said she hoped to stay until Mahalaya and attend events scheduled at Mahajati Sadan and on October 9 and 11.
Nasrin said she would not be able to stay for this year's Durga Puja but planned to return next year.
She condemned idol vandalism and militant groups in Bangladesh and urged the government to take action.
Nasrin praised Kolkata's Puja celebrations and said she hoped relations between India and Bangladesh would improve.
- Who
- Author Taslima Nasrin.
- What
- She discussed her Kolkata visit and Durga Puja plans, criticized extremist groups in Bangladesh, and called for action against them.
- When
- During her current visit; she said she plans to return next year.
- Where
- Kolkata, India; her comments also addressed Bangladesh.
- Why
- She said she enjoys Kolkata's Puja celebrations and urged action against idol vandalism and militant groups in Bangladesh.
- Visitor
- Author Taslima Nasrin
- Visit
- Her second visit to Kolkata since the state government changed
- Planned stay
- She said she would try to stay until Mahalaya
- Scheduled events
- One at Mahajati Sadan the following day, with others on October 9 and 11
- Durga Puja plans
- She said she could not stay for this year's Puja but would return next year
- Call to Bangladesh
- She urged the government to take action against radical militant groups
- India-Bangladesh relations
- Nasrin said she hoped relations between the countries would improve