Lajja

Lajja is a sharp response of Taslima Nasrin to anti-Hindu riots that erupted in Bangladesh, soon after the demolition of Babri Masjid in India.The demolition of Babri Masjid in India in 1992 causes ripples even across the border in Bangladesh. The Muslim fundamentalists, hurt by the demolition, deci......more

In 1971, East Pakistan was liberated from West Pakistan at the cost of millions of lives and Bangladesh was founded based on the principles of nationalism, secularism, democracy and socialism. But when power returned to fundamentalists the democracy had become too weak to arrest the spread of commun......more

Highly exhaustive in terms of its analysis of factual inputs. Was hoping for more story-telling than facts thrown at my face (however important they may be). A read for those who prefer non-fiction-alized read of historical narratives. Sadly, I'm not one of them.......more

Taslima Nasrin, narrates a agonizing description of a country immersed in religious and political conflict. The pain suffered within your country but still loving it. When you read it, Sudhamoy's optimism about Bangladesh is infuriating. You want to shake him up and say look at the reality and stop......more

Thirsting for my motherland's love In the winter of 1994, shortly after Lajja was released, I remember participating in a Quiz contest and being asked to name the author of Lajja. I had answered correctly: Taslima Nasreen. It was two years then since the Babri Masjid had been demolished, but I hadn't......more