Taslima Nasreen Returns to Kolkata Amid Security Pledges

5 UPDATES · 20 DAYS · 15 JUL 2026 — 2 AUG 2026

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Latest · 1 Aug 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged full security for exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen during her first public appearance in Kolkata since 2007.

What this timeline covers

This event covers Taslima Nasreen's return to Kolkata for a civic reception, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to her welcome and security assurances. It excludes other actions by Taslima Nasreen, the West Bengal government, or any related parties unless they are direct developments of her return to Kolkata.

The full story, from the beginning

15Jul

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Taslima Nasreen Returns to Kolkata, Sparking Political Debate Over Her Welcome

16Jul

Indian Express

After nearly two decades, Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin was invited back to Kolkata following protests over her memoir.

2 weeks later

31Jul

NDTV

Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata for a civic reception after nearly two decades.

1Aug

The Hindu

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari assured exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin of security in Kolkata.

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged full security for exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen during her first public appearance in Kolkata since 2007.

Story concluded