Taslima Nasrin

Taslima Nasrin is a Bangladeshi writer, physician, and human rights activist known for her outspoken criticism of religious oppression and women's rights.

Her works, particularly poetry and novels, often focus on female oppression and secular humanism.

Nasrin gained international attention with her 1993 novel "Lajja" (Shame), which led to her exile from Bangladesh due to death threats and fatwas.

She has lived in various countries since 1994 and currently resides in the United States.

Nasrin has authored 40 books in Bengali, many of which have been translated into multiple languages.

Some of her works remain banned in Bangladesh.