Early conservatives promoted national, social and religious conservatism, claiming Bangladeshi nationalism as its core value. It "represents a mixture of traditional Bengali customs and moderate Islam".[1] Though "language and culture was at the core of Bangladeshi national identity, most people still identified as religious."[2] So, conservatives associated Islamic ideals to gain supports from the general masses. Upon taking power, Ziaur Rahman, founding chairman of BNP, introduced a state-sponsored Islamisation that impacted significantly on society and culture.[1] But in mid-1980s, considering the overall situation of the country, conservatives adopt some progressive values, promoting progressive conservatism. However, radical conservatives oppose western culture, calling it "alien culture", and seek to establish a religion-based state.[3] Fiscally, most of the conservatives support social justice and promote market economy with limited interventionism, while a few promote welfare capitalism.