Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen joins civil code debate, faces flak from fundamentalists
Taslima Nasreen, the controversial Bangladeshi author who has been living in exile since 1994, joined the Uniform Civil Code debate on Monday, saying India urgently needed a uniform civil law.
Jan 23, 2017, 15:07 PM IST
Bangladesh prof killing: Taslima Nasreen says Islamists killing secular people as atheist bloggers already left country
Addressing a rationalist conference in the Estonian capital of Tallin, the author called for pressurising the Bangladesh government to protect the rights and lives of atheist bloggers.
Apr 24, 2016, 18:48 PM IST
Quran is unscientific, ideas that can't survive criticism, ridicule must be weak: Taslima Nasreen
The Bangladeshi author claimed that religion is incompatible with human rights and particularly women's rights. “People say Islam is a religion of peace, but my life experience is the opposite,”she said.
Apr 24, 2016, 18:24 PM IST
SC rejects plea for prosecution of author Taslima Nasreen
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking cancellation of the visa to controversial Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen and her prosecution for her utterances on Lord Christ and Mother Mary.
Mar 28, 2016, 19:45 PM IST
Killing people for eating beef is heinous crime: Taslima Nasreen
Describing India as a "beautiful country" where several customs, religions, culture and languages co-exist, Taslima Nasreen said, "Sometimes incidents do happen but it's a peaceful country.
Feb 14, 2016, 16:50 PM IST
