Bangladesh was once called East Pakistan. When the British left South Asia, East and West Pakistan were designed as Muslim states. Today, 98% of Bangladesh's population is made up of the Bengali people. It is linguistically and culturally homogenous. Since independence in 1971, Islamic religious identity has become an increasingly important element of Bangladeshi culture. Many Islamic holy days are nationally celebrated, and Islam pervades public space and the media.

Is this considered a

A. State
B. Nation
C. Multinational state
D. Nation-state
E. Stateless nation
F. Multi-state nation