Dhaka archbishop calls for secular, inclusive Bangladesh
March 11, 2025
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CWN Editor's Note: The archbishop of Dhaka—Bangladesh’s capital and largest city—called for a “secular, developed and inclusive” nation following a meeting with the leader of the BNP, a leading political party.
In view of prospective elections in late 2025 or early 2026, prominent political figures are discussing the drafting of a new constitution. Some parties wish to transform Bangladesh into a more Islamic state, while others uphold a more secular, tolerant vision.
The South Asian nation of 170 million (map)—the world’s 8th most populous—is 89% Muslim and 9% Hindu. Pope Francis made an apostolic journey there in 2017.
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