41.   The controversial feminist writer had already been living in hiding in fear of her life since the beginning of June.

42.   The group was protesting against feminist writer Taslima Nasreen for alleged anti-Islamic writings and comments, and demanding a ban on some newspapers they deemed against their cause.

43.   The foreign ministry Sunday said it was trying to ascertain if any foreign diplomat had given shelter to Bangladeshi fugitive feminist writer Taslima Nasreen.

44.   The European Union Tuesday urged Bangladesh to guarantee the safety of feminist writer Taslima Nasreen, who faces a death threat from Islamic fundamentalists for allegedly blaspheming their faith.

45.   The feminist writer Taslima Nasreen, threatened with death by Moslem fundamentalists for allegedly criticising the Koran, has fled Bangladesh for Sweden, sources here Wednesday said.

46.   The French government on Wednesday granted the Bangladeshi feminist writer Taslima Nasreen a human rights award.

47.   The militant supporters of the Bangladesh Khelafat Andolon group chanted slogans demanding immediate action against feminist writer Taslima Nasreen, witnesses said.