Mob Fury at Bangladesh Book Fair Over Taslima Nasreen’s Work Sparks Outcry from Prominent Figures
Dhaka, Bangladesh – A mob disrupted a book display featuring works by controversial Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen at a major book fair in Dhaka. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from various quarters, including notable figures such as Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. The Ekushey Book Fair, an annual event held in February to commemorate the Bengali Language Movement, became the site of conflict when a group of individuals targeted a stall showcasing Nasreen’s books. The …