First, a brief description on the status of Islam in Bangladesh
Islam is the largest religion of Bangladesh, the Muslim population is over 130 million (the third-largest Muslim population in the world after Indonesia and Pakistan), and constitute nearly 88% of the total population, based on the 2001 Census.
Religion has always been a strong part of identity, but this has varied at different times. A survey in late 2003 confirmed that religion is the first choice by a citizen for self-identification.
Islam is the official religion of The People's Republic, as stated in the Constitution of Article 2A. Islam arrived to the region of Bengal since the 13th century, mainly by the arrivals of Arab traders. One matter we Bangladeshis take great pride in is we are 3rd largest Muslim community in the world and perhaps the only one in the world surrounded on all sides by non-Muslim countries, yet Allah has guided us as our people had accepted Islam without any war. Bangladesh is a living proof that Islam was spread through knowledge not sword- a land of over 130 million Muslims!
Islam is the largest religion of Bangladesh, the Muslim population is over 130 million (the third-largest Muslim population in the world after Indonesia and Pakistan), and constitute nearly 88% of the total population, based on the 2001 Census.
Religion has always been a strong part of identity, but this has varied at different times. A survey in late 2003 confirmed that religion is the first choice by a citizen for self-identification.
Islam is the official religion of The People's Republic, as stated in the Constitution of Article 2A. Islam arrived to the region of Bengal since the 13th century, mainly by the arrivals of Arab traders. One matter we Bangladeshis take great pride in is we are 3rd largest Muslim community in the world and perhaps the only one in the world surrounded on all sides by non-Muslim countries, yet Allah has guided us as our people had accepted Islam without any war. Bangladesh is a living proof that Islam was spread through knowledge not sword- a land of over 130 million Muslims!
Historic Naya Dighi mosque
Chhoto Shona Mosque: Jewel of Chapai Nababganj
Grand feast for eyes. A masterpiece of architecture. 13th century mosque has simplistic design and weight of history. Time has written its scribble in black on on its sand stone bricks. A jewel in North west of Bangladesh.
60 Dome Mosque, Bagerhat
Baitul Mukarram is the main mosque of Dhaka, the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. The city's population exceeds 10 million people.
Baitul Aman Masjid in Barisal city
Sitara Masjid in Old Dhaka
A small mosque in Mohammedpur area of Dhaka. The mosque is known as Satmasjid. "Sat" in Bengali means seven, the masjid called Satmasjid because of its seven domes. 
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