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Conservatism in Bangladesh refers to the Bangladeshi variant of conservatism (Bengali: রক্ষণশীলতাবাদ).
Conservative politics in post-independence Bangladesh began mainly in the late-1970s and remained dominant till now.[citation needed] Early conservatives promoted national, social and religious conservatism, claiming Bangladeshi nationalism as its core value.[citation needed] It "represents a mixture of traditional Bengali customs and moderate Islam".[1] Though "language and culture was at the core of Bangladeshi national identity, most people still identified as religious."[2] Upon taking power, Ziaur Rahman, founding chairman of BNP, introduced a state-sponsored Islamisation that impacted significantly on society and culture.[1] However, radical conservatives oppose western culture, calling it "alien culture", and seek to establish a religion-based state.[3]
Bangladeshi society remains highly socially conservative in compared to the western society.[4] According to bdnews24.com, most Bangladeshis oppose homosexuality, same-sex marriage, gambling and drinking alcohol.[5] In recent years, "a puritan, ritualistic version of Islam" has gained prominence in the country,[6] which overwhelms people's support for conservatism.[citation needed] Most recently in 2024, widespread revival of conservative Islam was observed among Bangladeshi youths, particularly due to the ousted Awami League government's imposition of secularisation policies.[7]
- ^ a b Wohab, Abdul (2021). ""Secularism" or "no-secularism"? A complex case of Bangladesh". Cogent Social Sciences. 7. doi:10.1080/23311886.2021.1928979.
- ^ Hardig, Anders C. "Conservative Islamic views are gaining ground in secular Bangladesh and curbing freedom of expression". The Conversation. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- ^ Burke, Jason; Hammadi, Saad. "Bangladesh simmers as Islamic conservatives and progressives clash". The Guardian. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ^ Hasan, Mubashar. "Understanding Bangladesh's most potent religious opposition". Lowy Institute. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ "Young Bangladeshis more conservative than their elders, survey finds". bdnews24.com. Retrieved July 5, 2012.
- ^ Rahman, Tahmina. "From Revolutionaries to Visionless Parties: Leftist Politics in Bangladesh". Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
- ^ Md Mostofa, Shafi (2 November 2024). "The Repression of Muslim Identity and the Rise of Conservative Islam in Bangladesh". The Diplomat.
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