The Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Article 12Secularism and freedom of religion

In forcePart II FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY

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Part II FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY

art. 12

12. Secularism and freedom of religion [The principle of secularism shall be realised by the elimination of - (a) communalism in all its forms ; (b) the granting by the State of political status in favour of any religion ; (c) the abuse of religion for political purposes ; (d) any discrimination against, or persecution of, persons practicing a particular religion.]

16. Substituted for the former article 12 by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act XIV of 2011), section 11.

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