A/HRC/39/12 117. Namibia commended Bangladesh for taking administrative and legal measures to strengthen the Anti-Corruption Commission, and establishing an Ombudsman’s office and a child rights commission. 118. Nepal appreciated efforts aimed at strengthening the national human rights institutions, promoting gender equality, and hosting a large number of refugees on humanitarian grounds. 119. The Netherlands welcomed steps to reform legal restrictions on freedom of expression, related to religious groups and minorities. It regretted the Government’s reluctance to denounce attacks against human rights defenders and restrictive legislation. 120. New Zealand commended the response by Bangladesh to the Rohingya crisis and efforts made to promote workplace safety, and remained concerned at the use of the death penalty and reprisals. 121. Nigeria commended Bangladesh for cooperating with human rights mechanisms, and its adoption of laws on the rights of persons with disabilities, children, combating torture, terrorism and trafficking. 122. Norway noted the country’s remarkable social and economic progress, including poverty reduction and girls’ education. 123. Oman applauded Bangladesh for its commitment to the rule of law, equality and justice, and for hosting about 1 million Rohingya refugees, adding to its national development challenges. 124. Lebanon praised the management by Bangladesh of the sudden influx of large numbers of refugees, despite its limited resources, and commended its efforts to meet its international obligations, particularly in human rights education. 125. Peru recognized the Government’s generous welcome to Rohingya refugees and encouraged it to continue providing the necessary support to that population. 126. The Philippines commended the enactment of the Overseas Employment and Migrant Act, and efforts in poverty eradication and in addressing the adverse impact of climate change. 127. Poland acknowledged efforts to improve the human rights situation of Rohingya refugees, to combat discrimination and corruption, to strengthen access to justice and to protect vulnerable groups. 128. Portugal welcomed positive steps taken since the previous review, such as the adoption of a national strategy on refugees from Myanmar and undocumented nationals of Myanmar. 129. Qatar noted the efforts of Bangladesh to promote human rights, including economic, social and cultural rights, consolidate democracy and strengthen the judiciary and its independence. 130. The Republic of Korea applauded the commitment by Bangladesh to accepting refugees from Myanmar and cooperating with the United Nations to protect their rights, and noted adoption of the Domestic Violence Act. 131. Latvia noted positive measures taken by Bangladesh and encouraged it to make further efforts in fulfilling its human rights obligations. 132. Iraq appreciated efforts to implement recommendations of the previous review and to implement human rights treaty obligations at the national level through legislative and policy measures. 133. Senegal hailed measures to help vulnerable groups, the submission of reports to the treaty bodies and the hosting of displaced Rohingya despite resource challenges. 134. Serbia welcomed measures to strengthen the independence of the National Human Rights Commission and improve court capacity. It encouraged Bangladesh to enforce national legislation on child labour and invest in access to justice. 10