A/HRC/39/12 18. To ensure the safety and health of citizens, the Government had enacted the Food Safety Act 2013 and had also adopted the Food Safety Rules 2014. Under that Act, 64 pure food courts had been established. 19. At present, 97.9 per cent of the population benefited from improved drinking water coverage and 99 per cent of the population had been brought within the coverage of sanitation facilities. 20. Bangladesh had brought over 80 per cent of its people within the coverage of electricity facilities, and planned to ensure electricity for all by 2021. 21. Adult literacy had increased to 72.3 per cent in 2016, from 53.5 per cent in 2005. Government incentives, for example stipends, had resulted in a primary school enrolment rate of almost 100 per cent for girls. 22. To foster public health, Bangladesh had adopted, in 2016, its National Drug Policy. It had already formulated the National Adolescent Health Strategy 2017–2030. 23. Addressing global issues such as terrorism and violent extremism all over the world, Bangladesh had undertaken massive awareness programmes to prevent violent extremism and radicalization, engaging youth, women and community leaders. 24. To address the adverse impacts of climate change, at the initiative of the Prime Minister, a climate change trust fund worth $400 million had been established, with the country’s own resources. Bangladesh had earmarked 6–7 per cent of its annual budget for adaptation projects. Bangladesh remained committed to fulfilling its obligations under the Paris Agreement, and called for international cooperation and assistance in addressing this challenge. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 25. During the interactive dialogue, 105 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 26. Sri Lanka stated that the opening of the borders to Rohingya refugees had been exemplary. It urged Bangladesh to implement its pledge to eliminate child labour by 2025. 27. The State of Palestine noted the efforts of Bangladesh to combat poverty and improve standards of living, and to promote women’s rights, especially in work. 28. The Sudan recognized the efforts of Bangladesh in the field of human rights, and commended the country’s cooperation with the Human Rights Council, despite challenges. 29. Sweden acknowledged the important role Bangladesh had played in the face of an overwhelming influx of Rohingya refugees deserving solidarity and support from the international community. 30. Switzerland called on Bangladesh to guarantee democratic, free and fair elections in 2018. It congratulated Bangladesh for hosting a large number of Rohingya refugees. 31. The Syrian Arab Republic applauded the efforts of Bangladesh to improve human rights, despite challenges and obstacles. 32. Thailand commended the amendments to different laws, and encouraged Bangladesh to continue working with Myanmar and international organizations to ensure voluntary repatriation of persons in Cox’s Bazar. 33. Togo noted the decisions to strengthen the national human rights institution and the efforts made to address the challenges from the flow of Rohingya refugees. 34. Tunisia applauded efforts to improve human rights, including raising the marriage age, combating violence against women and combating human trafficking. 4