Bangladesh is constitutionally a secular country. Although removed from the constitution once, it was later reinstated. Islam is the largest religion of Bangladesh; Muslims constitute 89% of the population, followed by Hindus, who constitute 9.5%, and Buddhists, Christians, those who practice other religions and those who do not are the remainders. A survey in late 2003 confirmed that religion is the first choice by a citizen for self-identification. Bangladesh only recognises Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism.