Kolkata, Aug. 1 -- Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen has returned to Kolkata after nearly two decades, marking her first public visit to the city since she was forced to leave in 2007 amid intense protests over her memoirs.

Speaking at a felicitation event, Nasreen emphasised that safeguarding a writer is synonymous with protecting freedom of speech and expression.

She expressed heartfelt thanks to the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for providing robust security and personally welcoming her back, noting, "For this one line, I have waited for many years."

"Today, I came back to Kolkata. For this one line, I have waited for many years. Thanks to the Chief Minister. Despite his busy schedule, he c...