New Pledge of Allegiance in Primary Schools

The decision was taken to read the new oath after the National Anthem was played in all public and private primary schools and PTI's daily gatherings in the country.

This information was informed by the order of the Directorate of Primary Education on Tuesday (August 20).

The government has decided to recite the following oath after the National Anthem is played in all public and private primary schools and PTI's daily gatherings, the order said.

The new oath is, 'I swear that I will always devote myself to the service of people. I will be loyal to the country. I will always strive to maintain the unity and solidarity of the country.'

'O Almighty Allah/Great Creator, give me strength, so that I can serve Bangladesh and make Bangladesh a strong and ideal state. Amen.'

Earlier, the government had issued guidelines for reciting the new oath in all schools, colleges and madrassas in the country by the beginning of 2022. That oath was-

Bangladesh achieved independence through a bloody liberation struggle against the exploitation and deprivation of Pakistani rulers under the leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Bengali nation has established its distinct ethnicity in the heart of the world.

'I solemnly swear that I will not let the blood of the martyrs go in vain. I will love the country, I will use all my strength for the overall welfare of the people of the country. We will build a developed, prosperous and non-communal Sonar Bangla in the ideals of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib. Great Creator give me strength.'