New Delhi/IBNS, Dec. 30 -- Exiled Bangladeshi authorTaslima Nasreenhas reignited a long-running debate on censorship and freedom of expression following the death of former Bangladesh Prime MinisterKhaleda Zia.

Nasreen, whose works were repeatedly banned during Zia's tenure, used social media to reflect on what she described as years of persecution, state-backed censorship and forced exile.

Taking to X on Tuesday, Nasreen recalled how successive governments led by Khaleda Zia had targeted her writings, accusing the former prime minister of siding with religious fundamentalists.

She alleged that Zia's administration filed cases against her for "hurting religious sentiments," issued arrest warrants and ultimately ensured that she was exp...