Taslima Nasreen Slams Khaleda Zia's Legacy, Demands Book Ban Lifted After Ex-PM's Death

• Exiled writer Taslima Nasreen sharply criticized former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia following her death.
• Nasreen accused Zia of institutionalizing censorship, aligning with religious extremists, and banning her books.
• She stated Zia's government prevented her return to Bangladesh and initiated legal action for 'hurting religious sentiments' in 1994.
• Nasreen questioned if Zia's death would finally lead to the lifting of bans on her works like Lajja, Utal Hawa, and Ka.
• Zia, 80, died after a prolonged illness; her party BNP is a frontrunner in upcoming elections.

Why It Matters: Taslima Nasreen uses Khaleda Zia's death to highlight her legacy of censorship and demand artistic freedom.