A/HRC/39/12 35. Turkey commended efforts to advance human rights, the cooperation with international human rights mechanisms, and the addressing by Bangladesh of the acute humanitarian situation from the influx of Rohingya refugees. 36. Turkmenistan noted reforms to the national system for the protection of human rights, and the establishment of the Office of the Ombudsman. It commended poverty reduction efforts. 37. Ukraine commended legislative and policy initiatives to tackle human rights challenges. It urged taking further steps to ensure the human rights of Rohingya refugees. 38. The United Arab Emirates applauded the progress in economic and social rights and commended the legislation to protect the family and preserve its social value. 39. The United Kingdom expressed concerns about allegations of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances. It called upon Bangladesh to address pressures on freedom of expression and of religion or belief. 40. The United States expressed concern about limitations on freedoms of association and expression targeting the opposition, and reports of human rights violations by the security forces, and urged holding genuine elections. 41. Uruguay welcomed the commitment to provide refuge to 800,000 Rohingya refugees, the replacement of the death penalty with other forms of punishment, and measures taken to prevent violence against women and children. 42. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela appreciated efforts to implement previous review recommendations, noted the national development programmes and housing projects, and asked about measures taken to empower women. 43. Viet Nam commended Bangladesh for its economic growth in 2017, and reducing poverty. It asked about the efforts made to combat climate change. 44. Yemen recognized the cooperation by Bangladesh with international partners to fulfil its human rights obligations, including legislative measures on torture, children and disabilities. 45. Zambia remained concerned that Bangladesh was lagging behind in fulfilling its international obligations and regarding cooperation with human rights mechanisms, and had not ratified a number of human rights instruments. 46. Zimbabwe noted the legislative, policy and administrative measures to promote and protect human rights, including the enactment of laws to protect children and persons with disabilities, and on food security. 47. Afghanistan acknowledged the various legislative and policy initiatives taken to strengthen national institutions. It noted the accommodation of about 1 million Rohingya refugees. 48. Algeria welcomed the adoption of measures to reinforce democratic practice and transparency in the management of public affairs. It welcomed measures adopted to combat corruption, and on Rohingya refugees. 49. Argentina commended the adoption of the seventh five-year plan, focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals. It noted measures taken to combat discrimination and violence against minorities and to address the Rohingya refugee crisis. 50. Australia urged protection of the rights of displaced Rohingya. It underscored the importance of free, fair and inclusive elections later in the year. It noted extrajudicial deaths and the imposition of the death penalty. 51. Austria commended the sheltering of Rohingya, and expressed worry about reports of attacks against religious minorities, journalists and human rights defenders. It noted the age of criminal responsibility remained at 9 years. 52. Azerbaijan commended the graduation of Bangladesh from the least developed country category. It asked how the refuge of 1 million Rohingya people in the Cox’s Bazar district had affected the rights of the Bangladeshi people. 5