 Rahman published her first collection of short stories, "Agni Shakkora", while studying at the University of Dhaka.Her novel "Bong Theke Bangla" was published in 1978 to critical acclaim, exploring the evolution of Bangladesh's nationality and language.Her fourth novel, "Rokter Okkhor," was inspired by an article called "The Prostitutes of Dhaka" which was published in "Bichitra".