Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen commented on the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, recalling Zia's government banned several of her books. Nasreen stated that Zia's administration expelled her from Bangladesh and issued an arrest warrant against her for her writings. She questioned if the bans on her books, including 'Lajja', would be lifted following Zia's death, expressing hope for freedom of expression.