Women are oppressed in the east, in the west, in the south, in the north. Women are oppressed inside, outside home, a woman is oppressed in religion, she is oppressed outside religion.

I dont agree with those who think that the conflict is simply between two religions, namely Christianity and Islam... To me, the key conflict is between irrational blind faith and rational, logical minds.

I am not scared of anyone. I will write and publish my books.

Those religions that are oppressive to women are also against democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression.

I support the rights of all people to practice their religious beliefs privately, but I oppose the idea of respecting religions. In truth, I have no respect for any religion. I believe religion is not compatible with human rights, women's rights, or freedom of expression.

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

I write against the religion because if women want to live like human beings, they will have to live outside the religion and Islamic law.