Taslima Nasrin
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Summary
Taslima Nasrin was born on August 25, 1962[1], in Mymensingh[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], physician[4], women's rights activist[5], poet[6], and novelist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,792 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Pakistan[9], Bangladesh[10]
- Native language: Bangla[11]
- Occupation: columnist[12]
- Field of work: poetry[13], essay[14]
- Notable work: Lajja[15]
- Award received: Simone de Beauvoir Prize[16], Kurt Tucholsky Prize[17], Sakharov Prize[18], Monismanien Prize[19], Ananda Puraskar[20], UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize[21], honorary doctorate from the University of Paris-VII[22], Ingemar Hedenius Prize[23], Emperor Has No Clothes Award[24]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[25]
- Sex or gender: female[26]
- Movement: atheism[27], feminism[28], activism[29]
- Commons category: Taslima Nasrin[30]
- Residence: New Delhi[31]
- Given name: Taslima[32]
- Official website: http://taslimanasrin.com/[33]
- Political ideology: feminism[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Bangla[35]
- Name in native language: তসলিমা নাসরিন[36]
- Start of work period: 1973[37]
Why It Matters
Taslima Nasrin has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Works attributed to her include Lajja[40], a literary work[41].
FAQs
Where was Taslima Nasrin born?
Taslima Nasrin's place of birth was Mymensingh[2].
What did Taslima Nasrin do for work?
Taslima Nasrin worked as a writer[3], physician[4], women's rights activist[5], poet[6], and novelist[7].
What awards did Taslima Nasrin receive?
Honors received include Simone de Beauvoir Prize[16], Kurt Tucholsky Prize[17], Sakharov Prize[18], and Monismanien Prize[19].