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Why is Bangladesh, a Nation with a Huge Muslim Population, Rejecting Secularism?

2024 • 2min • Geopolitics • Explainer

Faith & Religion

Bangladesh's Attorney General, Md Asaduzzaman, ignited a fierce debate when he proposed sweeping changes to the country's constitution.The Attorney General of Bangladesh wants the removal of secularism as a core principal of the country’s constitution. He has attacked Articles 7A and 7B of the 15th Amendment, which prevent changes to the constitution that might subvert democracy.