Bangladeshi author

Taslima Nasrin’s latest memoir is a tribute to Kolkata – Book review

One of the most controversial literary figures of contemporary times, Taslima Nasrin has always been forthright in her opinions and thus the title of her latest memoir, Exile, is but a fitting synonym to a life lived under sustained duress.

Nov 17, 2016, 08:22 AM IST

Muslim women should also have right to say triple talaq: Taslima Nasreen

Women should have the right to divorce husbands by saying talaq talaq talaq, the author said.

May 20, 2016, 20:23 PM IST

Taslima Nasreen bats for uniform civil code

Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has batted for adopting a uniform civil code based on equality, asserting that it was imperative to do away with religious laws in order to achieve gender parity.

Mar 18, 2016, 13:18 PM IST

Taslima hails Kerala judge for asking 'why Muslim women can't have many husbands'

Justice Pasha said that Muslim personal laws are heavily loaded against women. 

Mar 07, 2016, 19:47 PM IST

India a tolerant country with few intolerant people: Taslima Nasreen

Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen said while there was talk about Hindu fundamentalists, one has to talk of Muslim fundamentalists as well.

Jan 10, 2016, 19:54 PM IST