Quotes from Taslima Nasrin

I am an atheist. I do not believe in prayers, I believe in work. And my work is that of an author. My pen is my weapon.

I believe in absolute freedom of expression. Everyone has a right to offend and be offended.

I studied in a medical college and qualified myself as a medical graduate.

In traditional societies, we have a long legacy of men controlling the body and mind of women. Such societies have valorised motherhood and fabricated concepts like chastity. Women have been the victims of these notions for thousands of years.

Those religions that are oppressive to women are also against democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression.

I write against the religion because if women want to live like human beings, they will have to live outside the religion and Islamic law.