Among all the 'awards' that I have hitherto collected, I consider the title of 'patita' or 'fallen woman' to be the highest. This is an achievement of my long-struggling life as a writer and as a woman.

Religious fundamentalists in Bangladesh have always argued for a ban on my books.

Governmental defense of any theology necessarily weakens the legitimacy of both the government and the theology.

I’m an atheist, and I believe religion is totally against human rights and women’s rights.

I strongly believe that no one can be a true feminist without being an atheist. All religions are anti-women. No one can be pro-woman while supporting anti-woman dogmas.

Religion is now the first obstacle to women's advancement. Religion pulls human beings backwards, it goes against science and progressiveness. Religion engulfs people with a fear of the supernatural. It bars people from laughing and never allows people to exercise their choice.

It is unfair to label me anti-Islam. I am an atheist and a secular humanist.