A new oath will be recited after the national anthem in all government and private primary schools across Bangladesh.
Directorate of Primary Education on Tuesday (20 August) issued an order in this regard.
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, according to the order.
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."