‘Oath’ revised for primary schools, part on Bangabandhu removed

Some changes have been made to the “oath” recited in all public and private primary schools. 

Previously, the oath began with explaining how Sheikh Mujibur Rahman brought independence to Bangladesh through the Liberation War.

That part has been removed, and the Directorate of Primary Education has asked school authorities to recite the new oath from now on.

The new oath reads – “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 Almighty creator, give me strength to serve Bangladesh and help build it into a strong and exemplary nation. Ameen.”

Earlier in December 2011, the Awami League government had directed authorities to read a new oath at educational institutions.

That oath read: “Under the leadership of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh achieved independence through a bloody Liberation War 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 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.”