It has been decided to recite a new oath after the national anthem is played in all government and private primary schools across Bangladesh.
This information was revealed in an order from the Directorate of Primary Education on Tuesday.
According to the order, the government has decided to read the following oath after the national anthem is played in all government and private primary schools and daily gatherings of PTI.
The new oath is: "I take an oath that I will always dedicate myself to serving humanity. I will remain loyal to the country. I will always strive to maintain the unity and integrity of the country. O Great Allah/Great Creator, grant me strength so that I may serve Bangladesh and help build it into a strong and exemplary nation. Ameen."
The previous oath was: "Under the leadership of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh achieved independence through a bloody liberation struggle against the exploitation and deprivation by the Pakistani rulers. The Bengali nation has established its distinct national identity on the world stage. I solemnly pledge that I will not let the blood of the martyrs go in vain. I will love the country and dedicate all my strength to the overall welfare of its people. Following the ideals of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib, I will build a prosperous, developed, and non-communal Shonar Bangla. May the Almighty give me strength."