Taslima Nasrin

Over two decades away from your homeland, Bangladesh, has it in any way become easier for you to come to terms with the description: “writer in exile”? Is it a little easier being Taslima Nasrin?

“Honestly, I don’t mind when people refer to me as an author or writer in exile. I believe, in a way it puts the message across that freedom of expression is still a luxury in many parts of the globe. Given the kind of attention span and memory retention people have in this fast-paced world, it makes sense to keep reiterating the fact that since time immemorial, writers have been targeted for speaking out against