The Constitution of Bangladesh, adopted on November 4, 1972, provides the framework for

the governance and functioning of the country. Here are some salient features of the
Constitution of Bangladesh:

1. Preamble: The Constitution begins with a preamble that declares the principles and
objectives of the Constitution, including nationalism, socialism, democracy, and secularism.

2. Parliamentary Democracy: Bangladesh follows a parliamentary system of government

where the President is the head of state, and the Prime Minister is the head of government.
The President is elected by the Members of Parliament, while the Prime Minister is the
leader of the majority party in Parliament.

3. Fundamental Rights: The Constitution guarantees a comprehensive set of fundamental

rights to the citizens, including the right to life, liberty, and security of person, freedom of
speech and expression, freedom of religion, and equality before the law.

4. Separation of Powers: The Constitution establishes a separation of powers among the

three branches of government: the executive, legislative, and judiciary. Each branch has its
own distinct functions and powers.

5. Fundamental Principles of State Policy: The Constitution includes a set of directive

principles of state policy, which are not legally enforceable but guide the state in its
policy-making. These principles include social justice, equality, and equitable distribution of
resources.

6. Fundamental Duties: The Constitution imposes certain fundamental duties on citizens,

including respecting the Constitution and laws, safeguarding public property, defending the
country, and upholding the spirit of the Liberation War.

7. Unitary State: Bangladesh is a unitary state, where power is centralized at the national
level. The Constitution provides for a system of local government, but the local government
bodies derive their authority from the central government.

8. Independent Judiciary: The Constitution establishes an independent judiciary as a

separate and distinct branch of government. The Supreme Court is the highest judicial
authority in the country and has the power of judicial review.

9. Religious Freedom: While Bangladesh is a secular state, the Constitution ensures

freedom of religion and prohibits discrimination based on religion. It also recognizes Islam as
the state religion, although it upholds the principle of secularism.

10. Amendment Procedure: The Constitution can be amended by a two-thirds majority of the
Members present and voting in Parliament. However, certain provisions, such as those
relating to the country's sovereignty, secularism, and democratic character, are protected
from amendment.
It's important to note that the information provided is based on the Constitution of
Bangladesh up until my knowledge cutoff in September 2021. There may have been
amendments or changes made to the Constitution since then.