Choto Choto Duhkha Katha

• Genre: Women and Feminism
• Author: Taslima Nasrin
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788177564105
• Pages: 270
• Weight: 378 grams

About the Book:
"Choto Choto Duhkha Katha" is a collection of writings by Taslima Nasrin, where she sharply critiques patriarchal societal norms and highlights the struggles, pain, and oppression faced by women. In her writings, Nasrin questions the role of men as the sole societal controllers and challenges the idea of women being seen merely as objects of desire or subordinates to men. Through these essays, she advocates for women's empowerment, self-realization, and the recognition of women as individuals with their own identity.

The book was first published in Bangladesh in 1994, with the essays originally written between 1992 and 1993. After Taslima Nasrin was exiled, some of these essays were published in newspapers in Bangladesh and West Bengal, and later compiled into this book.

Taslima Nasrin calls for women to become "fire," to fight back against the patriarchal system, and to shatter the chains of subjugation that have bound them for centuries. She envisions a world where women are not seen as property or as inferior beings but as humans with their own dignity, rights, and the power to bring about change.

Author’s Background:
Taslima Nasrin was born on August 25, 1962, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. She is a renowned writer and physician. Nasrin began her literary career with poetry and later turned to prose, writing sharp, controversial columns in newspapers. Her works challenge societal norms, particularly in regard to women's rights and freedom. She has written several books, including poetry collections and novels. Her first novel, "Aporpokkho" (The Other Side), published in 1992, is considered a landmark work in her career.

Notable Features:

• A powerful critique of patriarchy and gender inequality.
• A call for women to claim their identity and freedom from oppression.
• Taslima Nasrin’s unapologetic stand on women's rights and emancipation.
• A deeply feminist perspective that resonates globally, especially for those advocating gender equality.

This book is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex and often painful journey of women in a patriarchal society and the ongoing struggle for empowerment and equality.