Kolkata, July 31 -- Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen on Friday said she was "very happy" to be back in Kolkata, crediting the Secular Mission Trust and the West Bengal government for providing her security to facilitate the visit after nearly 19 years.

Addressing the media during her visit, Nasreen said she never thought it would be possible to return to the city.

Speaking to ANI, Nasreen said she hoped to visit Kolkata more frequently, including during the city's book fairs and literary festivals. The author, who has lived in exile for years, said lack of security and support from other governments had kept her away.

"I am very happy because I didn't think it would ever be possible for me to come back to Kolkata. Osman ...