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

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

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.

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.

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

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

I have had fatwas issued against me, some three in Bangladesh and another five in India. I will not be cowed by these threats and shall fight for my rights.