The Fall of Secular Bengali Nationalism – The Diplomat

Bangladesh emerged as a secular nation-state in 1971 but is now undergoing an ideological transformation, illustrated by Sheikh Hasina’s resignation amid student protests. The historical context of the country’s political landscape, shaped by the 1971 war and the struggle between secularism and Islamism, has led to a shift away from the Awami League’s authoritarian secular Bengali nationalism towards a more inclusive, pluralistic approach embraced by a diverse coalition during the student revolution of 2024, symbolizing a rejection of divisive narratives and ideologies.

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