A/HRC/24/12 12. Montenegro expressed its deep concern that capital punishment might be imposed on individuals between 16 and 18 years old. It asked whether Bangladesh had taken any concrete measures in order to implement the recommendations of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in this regard. 13. Morocco stated that Bangladesh had obtained very good results for achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), especially those related to health, gender equality and human development. Morocco was also satisfied with measures taken to fight against poverty and hunger. 14. Nepal appreciated substantial efforts made by Bangladesh for the consolidation of democracy. It had also made significant achievements in reducing poverty and improving the living standards of its people. It took note of progress made in gender and health related MDGs. 15. The Netherlands expressed concern at violence against women, impunity of perpetrators of these crimes, persistence of extrajudicial executions, cases of torture and brutality. 16. Nicaragua highlighted that the adoption of new laws expedited the implementation of the programme Vision 2021 leading to other national policies aimed at the full implementation of human rights. 17. Nigeria commended Bangladesh for the effort it put into preparing the report and for the progress made in promoting and protecting human rights in the country. 18. Norway mentioned arrest and killing of a number of journalists during the last years. It was also concerned that young bloggers, which had added positively to an open and broad-based debated, had become victims of death threats. 19. Oman noted the Government’s ratification of most international human rights instruments and cooperation with human rights mechanisms. 20. Pakistan welcomed the enactment of 196 legislations, including the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act, the Domestic Violence Act and the Human Trafficking Prevention and Control Act. It was hopeful that further efforts would be taken to strengthen NHRC, and appreciated efforts in socio-economic areas. 21. Peru highlighted the national education policy as well as progress in the reduction of poverty, maternal and infant mortality and gender equality in primary and secondary education. It made recommendations. 22. The Philippines appreciated Bangladesh’s migrant rights protection and enhancement programmes and policies, most notably the establishment of the Expatriates Welfare Bank. It valued its partnership with Bangladesh in advancing migrants’ rights. 23. Portugal welcomed the progress in achieving some gender- and health-related MDGs as well as cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme for capacity-building in treaty body reporting. It also welcomed the ruling of the Supreme Court against corporal punishment in schools. The Court also stated that legislation should be reformed to prohibit corporal punishment in the home and other settings. 24. Qatar commended the Government’s legislative and political reforms and noted measures taken for the development of children’s education. It highlighted the creation of the Bangladesh Tribunal for International Crime Tribunal. 25. The Republic of Korea welcomed the passing of 196 positive legislative items related to human rights issues. It was, however, concerned about violence against women and girls, including domestic violence and forced marriage. 5