In Bangladesh, conservatism is closely related to the traditional, social, and religious identities in the politics.
After the independence in 1971, secular-socialist Awami League failed to stem the country's internal turmoil and bring about economic growth, leading to the rise of conservatives in politics, which was, however, largely a result of the 1975 coups.
[1] Though "language and culture was at the core of Bangladeshi national identity, most people still identified as religious.
Upon taking power, Ziaur Rahman, founding chairman of BNP, introduced a state-sponsored Islamisation that impacted significantly on society and culture.
[5] In recent years, "a puritan, ritualistic version of Islam" has gained prominence in the country,[6] which overwhelms people's support for conservatism.