The Ministry of Education has issued a directive requiring all educational institutions in Bangladesh to begin daily assemblies with a patriotic oath. The purpose is to instill nationalism and moral values among students. The official oath reads:
“I pledge to devote myself to serving humanity, to remain loyal to my country, to always strive to uphold the unity and solidarity of the nation, to refrain from wrongdoing and corruption, and never to condone them. O Almighty God/Creator, grant me the strength to serve Bangladesh and help transform it into an ideal, just, and strong nation. Ameen.”