PM urges world to mobilise collective strength to prevent genocide

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina has called upon the international community to mobilise collective strength in preventing genocide and similar crimes, reports BSS.
Reiterating Bangladesh's unflinching commitment to preventing genocide and similar crimes, she said, "I call upon the international community to mobilise our collective strength in preventing such crimes, including promoting a culture of peace and non-violence all over the world."
The PM said this in a message on Friday on the eve of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime to be held today (Saturday).
"On the occasion of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime and the 75th anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, Bangladesh joins the international community in paying its solemn tribute to the victims of genocide throughout the history of the world and reiterates its firm commitment to prevent all acts of genocide and end impunity enjoyed by the perpetrators," she said.
"Our commitment to the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide stems from our own painful history," she added.