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The Constitution of the People‌‌‍’s Republic of Bangladesh
Unofficial translation Original text: Bangla
Please note: This is not a Government-approved text; it is translated for convenience. For legal purposes, refer to the original text (Bangla). Use of this translation is at the reader's own responsibility.
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PART II : FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY ( Constitution of Bangladesh )
8. Fundamental principles

1[(1) The principles of nationalism, socialism, democracy and secularism, together with the principles derived from those as set out in this Part, shall constitute the fundamental principles of state policy.]

(2) The principles set out in this Part shall be fundamental to the governance of Bangladesh, shall be applied by the State in the making of laws, shall be a guide to the interpretation of the Constitution and of the other laws of Bangladesh, and shall form the basis of the work of the State and of its citizens, but shall not be judicially enforceable.

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