Nirbachita Kabita

• Author: তসলিমা নাসরিন (Taslima Nasrin)
• Genre: কবিতা (Poetry)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788172151966
• Pages: 136
• Weight: 263 grams

About the Book

In Nirbachita Kabita, Taslima Nasrin captures the struggles, pain, and longing of women through deeply introspective and thought-provoking poetry. At an age when most poets are writing romantic or youthful poems, Nasrin confronts the inequities of life between men and women, the betrayals hidden in love, and the sexual exploitation of women. Her poems are not mere expressions of anger or bitterness but also reflections of sorrow and loss.

In poems like Atale Antorīn and Balikar Gollachut, she exposes the stark realities faced by women in a male-dominated society, using her personal experiences to speak for those who have suffered in silence. While her poetry is filled with protest, it is also filled with yearning for love, as seen in her contrasting lines where, despite the anger towards the male gender, she also writes with a deep longing for connection and compassion.

Her work offers a raw, unapologetic look at gender dynamics, and Nirbachita Kabita stands as a testament to her courage in writing poems that are personal, painful, and yet profoundly artistic.

Themes & Highlights

• Gender Inequality: Exploring the imbalance between men and women in society.
• Pain & Protest: Poems of protest, frustration, and personal grief in a patriarchal world.
• Yearning for Love: Despite the bitterness, there remains a deep longing for genuine connection and affection.
• Bold Expression: Nasrin boldly expresses her personal experiences and thoughts, often challenging societal norms.
• Complex Emotions: The book embodies the complexity of love, rejection, pain, and hope, all entwined within each verse.

About the Author

Taslima Nasrin was born on August 25, 1962, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. A trained physician, Nasrin became renowned not only for her medical career but also for her sharp literary voice. Known for her column writings in various newspapers, she rose to fame for her bold, controversial opinions and deep critiques of society, especially in relation to gender inequality.

Her first poetry collection, Nirbasito Bahire Antore (1989), marked the beginning of her literary journey, followed by several other notable works in both poetry and prose. She has received numerous accolades, including the Ananda Puraskar for her book of columns, Nirbachito Kolam.

Taslima Nasrin is known for her fearless expression of personal and social truths, making her one of the most prominent and controversial literary figures of her time.

Why Read This Book?

Nirbachita Kabita offers a voice to those who have been silenced, particularly women, whose stories have often been left untold in literature. Taslima Nasrin’s poetry invites readers to confront the harsh realities of gender oppression, while still maintaining an emotional depth that resonates with anyone who has ever longed for love or justice.