{
  "id": 43078,
  "title": "'Some madrasas produce jihadis, should not exist': Taslima Nasreen sparks row with remarks on religious schools",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/some-madrasas-produce-jihadis-should-not-exist-taslima-nasreen-sparks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T13:04:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/some-madrasas-produce-jihadis-should-not-exist-taslima-nasreen-sparks-row-with-remarks-on-religious-schools-kolkata-101785673441662.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen sparked controversy with her remarks on religious schools, specifically madrasas, during a recent press conference in Kolkata. The author, who returned to Kolkata after nearly 19 years of exile, voiced her belief that certain madrasas were producing \"jihadis\" and that child abuse was occurring within these institutions. Nasreen argued that simply punishing those involved was not enough and called for a broader transformation of the education system. She emphasized that many madrasas were essentially \"jihad-producing factories\" and that secular schools should be established in their place. However, Nasreen did not provide specific instances or evidence to substantiate her claims during the press conference.",
  "summary": "Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen criticized madrasas in Kolkata, claiming they produce jihadists and enable child abuse.",
  "key_points": [
    "Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen criticized madrasas.",
    "Nasreen claims madrasas produce \"jihadis\" and abuse children.",
    "She advocates for secular schools over madrasas."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Taslima Nasreen pushes for UCC implementation in India: ‘Much needed in any civilised country’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/taslima-nasreen-pushes-for-ucc-implementation-in-india-much-needed-in",
        "published": "2026-08-02T16:51:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Taslima Nasrin calls for UCC across subcontinent, wants ban on madrasas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/taslima-nasrin-calls-for-ucc-across-subcontinent-wants-ban-on-madrasas",
        "published": "2026-08-02T17:05:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}