Bangladesh on Brink of Islamic Nationhood as Attorney General Seeks to Remove 'Secular' Term From Constitution

In a move that has sent shockwaves across the nation and beyond, Bangladeshi Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman has petitioned for the removal of the term "secular" from the country's Constitution. The lawyer claimed that 90% of the population was Muslim, suggesting a shift towards an Islamic identity.

Moreover, the Attorney General wants the designation of Bangladesh's founding father, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, to be changed from "Father of the Nation" to ensure that his legacy is "honest and free from distortion".

The request for modification has been interpreted by critics as a step towards establishing an Islamic nation. India has expressed strong opposition to these moves, labeling them as "radical Bangladesh". Indian government sources have warned that more such changes are on their way.

These developments come at a time when the country is still reeling from the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August this year, which led to widespread protests. The ousted leader has fled to India with her close aides and former ministers, while Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus has been installed as the interim leader.

In recent days, a special tribunal in Bangladesh has taken a step further by asking Interpol to issue a notice for the arrest of Sheikh Hasina in connection with the deaths of hundreds of protesters. The country's new government has promised to try her and bring her back from India.

As tensions rise in this South Asian nation, a delicate balance between the country's secular past and Islamic influences hangs in the balance. Can Bangladesh continue on its democratic path or is it poised to take a drastic turn towards an Islamic identity?