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December 24, 2024, 06:06 PM - 3 min read
A Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen has claimed that the West Bengal government cancelled shows of a play based on her controversial novel 'Lajja' (Shame).
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November 15, 2024, 04:13 PM - 4 min read
The Iranian government's recent announcement of plans to open a "hijab removal treatment clinic" has sparked widespread condemnation, particularly from women's rights groups and international activists. The clinic is intended to offer what the authorities describe as "scientific and psychological treatment" for women who refuse to comply with Iran's mandatory hijab law.
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October 22, 2024, 04:41 PM - 4 min read
The recent decision by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to extend the residence permit of exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has brought relief to the celebrated writer.
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August 6, 2024, 01:47 PM - 2 min read
Nasreen has been living in exile since 1994 after she faced criticism from Islamist fundamentalists for her writings on communalism and women’s equality in Bangladesh.
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