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The Constitution of the People‌‌‍’s Republic of Bangladesh

Discrimination on grounds of religion, etc.
28. (1) The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
 
 
 
 
(2) Women shall have equal rights with men in all spheres of the State and of public life.
 
 
 
 
(3) No citizen shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth be subjected to any disability, liability, restriction or condition with regard to access to any place of public entertainment or resort, or admission to any educational institution.
 
 
 
 
(4) Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making special provision in favour of women or children or for the advancement of any backward section of citizens.

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