Kolkata/IBNS, Aug. 1 -- "I feel extremely happy to be back here," exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen said after landing in Kolkata on Friday, marking her first visit to the city since she was forced to leave in 2007 following violent protests.

Nasreen arrived at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Friday afternoon.

Taslima Nasreen outside the airport. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Civic reception at Rabindra Sadan

Nasreen is set to receive a civic reception during a literary programme at Rabindra Sadan on Saturday.

The event will begin at 5:30 pm and will be attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.

Years of exile

Known for her outspoken views on women's rights, secularism and criticism of religiou...