Another blogger has been murdered in Bangladesh because of his secular blog posts. Bangladesh a country ostensibly secular with 90% Muslim population is known for harassing and murdering its secular writers and bloggers, many being murdered and a number having fled the country. This is the fourth case of the murder of a secular blogger this year in Bangladesh.
The freedom of a country is determined by the freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is the most important freedoms in a democracy. It is the basis of a democratic setup. The right to express opinions that might oppose the current situations are essential for both, the free working of a democracy as well as the progressive society. A nation that cannot protect protect the fundamental freedom of speech for its citizens is crumbling in its foundation giving way to more fanatic regimes. Democracy rests on free speech and religious elements infringing upon this freedom can ruin the basis of a secular democracy.
The freedom of a country is determined by the freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is the most important freedoms in a democracy. It is the basis of a democratic setup. The right to express opinions that might oppose the current situations are essential for both, the free working of a democracy as well as the progressive society. A nation that cannot protect protect the fundamental freedom of speech for its citizens is crumbling in its foundation giving way to more fanatic regimes. Democracy rests on free speech and religious elements infringing upon this freedom can ruin the basis of a secular democracy.
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