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.

All I ever want is to return to either Bangladesh, my motherland, or India, my adopted home.

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

I want to live in Kolkata; I don't want to live in Europe - I can't write there. I write in Bengali, and I need to be surrounded by the Bengali language and culture.

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

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

When I write, I don't allow the fear of consequences to interfere with the writing process. I have in the past paid for my commitment to the truth and the way I live my life. I am prepared to pay more if I have to.