Nature says women are human beings, men have made religions to deny it. Nature says women are human beings, men cry out no!

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

I am an atheist. I do not believe in prayers, I believe in work. And my work is that of an author. My pen is my weapon.

Sheikh Hasina's government is one of the best Bangladesh has ever had. She is taking action against fundamentalists. But even she refused to let me return. I don't think I can ever return home.

I have been writing poetry since 1975. My first poetry book was published in 1986.

Every religion oppresses women. I talk about the Koran because I know this book best. It allows for torture and other mistreatment, especially for women. And I despise the Sharia laws. They cannot be changed. They must be thrown out, abolished.

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