In this insightful lecture, Asif Adnan addresses the challenges facing secularism in Bangladesh, focusing on the rise of Islamophobia and its impact on Muslim identity. He explores the evolving relationship between Islam, Muslim communities, and national identity in Bangladesh, while critically examining the future of Islam and Muslim identity in a changing socio-political landscape. This lecture offers a thought-provoking analysis of the intersection between religion, politics, and social identity in contemporary Bangladesh.