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Bangladesh
Since Bangladesh emerged from the blood-soaked liberation war of 1971 it remains one of the most secular predominantly Muslim countries in Asia. (ucanews.com reporters)
The country is 90 percent Muslim, 8 percent Hindu and 2 percent from minority religions including Christianity and Buddhism. Mostly these live in relative peace, although there are isolated incidents of torture of minorities. These generally occur after a change of governments.
The vision following the war of independence was for a country based on religious freedom and communal harmony which has helped Bangladesh maintain its secular image even as it faces serious challenges in development and progress.
Christians in Bangladesh, unlike many Muslim countries in Asia, have enjoyed more interfaith harmony and good interreligious relationships with local Muslims – both clerics and lay people – than any other minority group in the country.
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Pressing issues for interreligious dialogue (UCA News)
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