Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Taslima Nasrin Arrives in Calcutta, Urges Action Against Fundamentalists
Writer Taslima Nasrin has arrived in Calcutta for a short visit.
She spoke against religious fundamentalists in Bangladesh and said she wants the government there to take action.
During her visit, she is expected to read something she wrote about the challenges women face.
She will also attend another programme and release two books.
Nasrin plans to leave on October 12.
She said she hopes to visit Calcutta during Durga Puja next year.
She would also like to attend the Mahalaya event at Eden Gardens.
Bangladesh-born author Taslima Nasrin arrived in Calcutta on Wednesday and called for action against religious fundamentalists in Bangladesh.
She is scheduled to remain in the city for a few days and leave on October 12.
At Mahajati Sadan, she plans to read a piece about the struggles women face during their lives as part of a dance performance programme.
Nasrin is also scheduled to attend a programme at the Maha Bodhi Society and release two books during her stay.
She said she would like to attend the Mahalaya event at Eden Gardens, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend.
- Who
- Bangladesh-born author Taslima Nasrin.
- What
- She arrived in Calcutta, criticized religious fundamentalism in Bangladesh, and is scheduled to attend programmes and release two books.
- When
- She arrived on Wednesday and is scheduled to leave on October 12; the article does not state the year.
- Where
- Calcutta, including Mahajati Sadan and the Maha Bodhi Society in College Square.
- Why
- She is visiting for scheduled programmes, including a dance performance event, and to release two books.
- Visitor
- Taslima Nasrin, a Bangladesh-born author
- Arrival
- Wednesday; the year is not specified
- Planned departure
- October 12
- Mahajati Sadan programme
- Nasrin is scheduled to read a piece about women's struggles during a lifetime as part of a dance performance programme.
- Other scheduled programme
- Maha Bodhi Society in College Square on October 12
- Books
- She is scheduled to release two books during her stay.
- Statement on Bangladesh
- Nasrin called on the government there to take action against religious fundamentalists.