Taslima Nasreen sparks controversy, seeks madrasa abolition

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has sparked controversy by calling for the abolition of madrasas, claiming some produce 'jihadis' and are sites of child abuse. Speaking in Kolkata during her first visit in nearly 19 years, the author argued that secular schools should replace religious institutions and alleged that some mosques had become centres of radicalisation. She did not cite specific evidence for her claims.