Awami League and secularism
I appreciate Mr. Hanif's proposal to amend one of the mottos (secularism) of Awami League (AL). As a proud Bangladeshi Hindu, I welcome this change. Mr. Hanif's proposal will change the word only and not the principle as long as it will be practiced fairly and squarely. The freedom of religion is the thing -- what else can one ask? He also mentioned the word secular often twisted in the villages where almost all of them are illiterate or under educated. This costs AL valuable votes. Well, 50 years from now when the citizens of our country will be truly educated, AL will get a chance to amend the motto again and start using the word Secular. Until then, freedom of religion will do the job.
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