The historical background, geographical location and the spirit of Islam have altogether given a unique characteristics to the Muslims of Bangladesh. They are extremely peace loving and liberal, at the same time they show excellent examples of heroism and uprightness. While the neighboring India has been experiencing the world's worst communal riots over the last half a century, Bangladesh has been maintaining a very high standard of communal harmony and social justice. At the moment when suicide bombing is directing the future of Muslims of many parts of the world, the Islamic religious and political leaders of Bangladesh have devoted themselves in the socioeconomic development of the country. Bangladeshis are one of the World's bravest and most patriotic nations of the world. No power in the World could destroy our quest for freedom. This is why, the nation enjoys an enviable democracy inspite of her poor economic condition. Certainly, Islam, along with the history and geographic location have contributed to the development of today's Bangladesh. Geographically, people of this part of the world are peace loving. The pleasant weather has made people introvert, philanthropic and lover of music and poetry. The land has produced many more poets, philosophers and artists than warlords. In fact, the people of this region never took arms in their hands unless it was required to defend their own lives and freedom. Islam has made the peace loving people a brave and philanthropic community. Before Islam, the people of this region were chained in the caste system of Hinduism. Only few people of the upper caste used to treat the mass as subhuman animals. The people of the upper caste used to ablush in case a shadow of a lower-caste member fell upon him/her. This is only an example. The hermits and saints came with the light of Islam in their hands. The longing for a peaceful life with social justice has been the driving force of Bangladesh journey towards a true welfare society.
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