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State under Review
Recommendation
Take the necessary steps to decriminalize consensual same-sex sexual acts, and to address systematic discrimination against persons belonging to sexual and gender minorities.
Explanation
Noted. The issue of LGBTI rights is a religious, social, cultural, moral, ethical issue in Bangladesh. While dealing with this issue, the Government considers the views, aspirations, sentiments, and religious beliefs of most of its people. The government is committed to ensure fulfilling the rights of all citizens. Bangladesh does not see it necessary to create a new set of rights which is not universally accepted as a right.
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Response