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|contents=In the People’s Republic of Bangladesh the 1972 constitution protects the Freedom of expression. However it is subject to “any reasonable restrictions in the interests of the security of the state”(Article 39 Part III).
|contents=Article 39 of the 1972 Bangladesh Constitution states that “(1) Freedom or thought and conscience is guaranteed. (2) Subject to any reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the interests of the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign states, public order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence-(a) the right of every citizen of freedom of speech and expression; and freedom of the press, are guaranteed."


“The People's Republic of Bangladesh 1972 Constitution.” Bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd. Last modified 1972. Accessed September 14, 2022. http://bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd/act-367/section-24587.html.
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http://hrlibrary.umn.edu/research/bangladesh-constitution.pdf
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What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right?

Bangladesh

Article 39 of the 1972 Bangladesh Constitution states that “(1) Freedom or thought and conscience is guaranteed. (2) Subject to any reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the interests of the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign states, public order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence-(a) the right of every citizen of freedom of speech and expression; and freedom of the press, are guaranteed."

References:

http://hrlibrary.umn.edu/research/bangladesh-constitution.pdf