When I write, I don't allow the fear of consequences to interfere with the writing process. I have in the past paid for my commitment to the truth and the way I live my life. I am prepared to pay more if I have to. Taslima Nasrin commitmentconsequencefear share on social
I have had fatwas issued against me, some three in Bangladesh and another five in India. I will not be cowed by these threats and shall fight for my rights. Taslima Nasrin bangladeshcowfatwa Change image and share on social
I have lectured at the U.N. and travelled widely, giving lectures on human rights and gender inequalities in universities. But this is a life I do not wish to live. I don't want to be a showcase, I want to be in a battlefield where I can stand beside the oppressed and the poor. Taslima Nasrin battlefieldgendergive share on social
The fundamentalists are increasing. People, afraid to oppose those fundamentalists, shut their mouths. It is really very difficult to make people move against a sensitive issue like religion, which is the source of fundamentalism. Taslima Nasrin afraiddifficultfundamentalism share on social
Nature says women are human beings, men have made religions to deny it. Nature says women are human beings, men cry out no! Taslima Nasrin beingcrydeny Change image and share on social
I was born in a middle class Muslim family, in a small town called Myonenningh in a northern part of Bangladesh in 1962. My father is a qualified physician; my mother is a housewife. I have two elder brothers and one younger sister. All of them received a liberal education in schools and colleges. Taslima Nasrin bangladeshbearbrother share on social
Religious fundamentalists in Bangladesh have always argued for a ban on my books. Taslima Nasrin arguebanbangladesh Change image and share on social
I am not scared of anyone. I will write and publish my books. Taslima Nasrin bookpublishscare Change image and share on social
I was well acquainted with the Calcutta literary circle since I was 17, when I lived in Bangladesh and published and edited a little magazine called 'Sejuti,' for which young poets from both Bengals wrote. If you look at my life, there is no question of using anyone for anything. I have only got banned, blacklisted and banished. Taslima Nasrin acquaintbanbangladesh share on social
Those religions that are oppressive to women are also against democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression. Taslima Nasrin democracyexpressionfreedom Change image and share on social