The Constitution of Bangladesh declares Islam as the state religion. Bangladesh is the fourth-largest Muslim-populated country. Muslims are the predominant community of the country and they form the majority of the population in all eight divisions of Bangladesh.

Is Bangladesh a Hindu country?

In terms of population, Bangladesh is the third largest Hindu populated country of the world, just after India and Nepal. The vast majority of Hindus in Bangladesh are Bengali Hindus.

What countries are Islamic?

The most populous Muslim countries are Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India. The number of Muslims in Indonesia alone (175 million) exceeds the combined total in Egypt, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Iran, the traditional heartlands of Islam.

When did Bangladesh convert to Islam?

By 1303, over three hundred Sufi preachers led by Shah Jalal aided the conquest and confirmed a victory. Following the conquest, Jalal disseminated his followers across different parts of Bengal to spread Islam. Jalal is now a household name among Muslims in Bangladesh.

Is Bangladesh safe to visit?

Bangladesh is mainly a safe country to visit. However it does have an extremely high rate of both petty and violent crime, though its mainly ridden with petty street crime. You should be vigilant and take all possible precaution measures in order to minimize the risk of getting hurt.