'Renew vows upholding human dignity, freedom'

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called on all the people in the world to renew their vows to uphold human dignity and freedom, ahead of International Human Rights Day to be observed tomorrow.

The PM said her government has made relentless efforts to uphold human rights and fundamental freedom of all citizens of the country in the last 14 years.

"For Bangladesh, a nation that was born out of a long struggle against injustice, discrimination, and oppression, respect for human rights of our citizens is indeed a constitutional and ideological pledge. Our Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, envisioned a country that would uphold the principles of secularism, equality, inclusivity, democracy, and justice," she said.

In a message issued on the occasion of International Human Rights Day tomorrow, the premier said "On the auspicious occasion of International Human Rights Day, I, on behalf of the Government and people of Bangladesh, join the international community in reaffirming our unwavering commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedom of all people as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, the day assumes added significance as it is devoted to commencing a year-long campaign for the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights."