Freedom of religion in Bangladesh
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The main religion in Bangladesh is Islam (89.7%), but a significant percentage of the population adheres to Hinduism (9.2%).[1][non-primary source needed] Other religious groups include Buddhists (0.7%, mostly Theravada), Christians (0.3%, mostly Roman Catholics), and Animists (0.1%). Bangladesh was founded as a secular state, but Islam was made the state religion in the 1980s. But in 2010, the High Court held up the secular principles of the 1972 constitution.[2] The High Court also strengthened its stance against punishments by Islamic edict (fatwa), following complaints of brutal sentences carried out against women by extra-legal village courts.[3]
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Status of religious freedom
Legal and policy framework
The Constitution establishes Islam as the state religion but also allows other religions to be practiced in harmony.[4][non-primary source needed]
In 2010, the High Court held up the secular principles of the 1972 constitution.[2] The High Court also strengthened its stance against punishments by Islamic edict (fatwa), following complaints of brutal sentences carried out against women by extra-legal village courts.[3]
Persecution of minority communities
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Chittagong Hill Tracts conflict
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Persecution of Ahmadis
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Ahmadis have been targeted by various protests and acts of violence, and fundamentalist Islamic groups have demanded that Ahmadis be officially declared kafirs (infidels).[5][6][7]
Persecution of Christians
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Apostasy
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Atheist
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See also
References
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<references />, or <references group="..." />- United States Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. Bangladesh: International Religious Freedom Report 2007. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
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- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Verdict paves way for secular democracy. The Daily Star. 30 July 2010. Retrieved on 22 August 2010.
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- ↑ [1] Constitution of Bangladesh
- ↑ Rahman, Waliur. "Violent Dhaka rally against sect". BBC News. 23 December 2005.
- ↑ "Bangladesh: The Ahmadiyya Community - their rights must be protected". Amnesty International. 22 April 2004.
- ↑ Bangladesh: Bomber Attacks a Mosque, New York Times, 26 December 2015
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