A/HRC/55/13 29. Singapore encouraged Bangladesh to improve its education system and to ensure equal access for women and children. It recognized efforts made to protect youth against drugs, and encouraged cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. 30. Slovakia urged Bangladesh to halt extrajudicial killings and to investigate cases of disappearance, and commended it for its efforts to shelter Rohingya. 31. Slovenia acknowledged the progress made in preventing violence against women and children and ending child marriage. 32. Spain considered the revision of the National Action Plan to Eliminate Child Labour to be positive. 33. Sri Lanka commended Bangladesh for having adopted legislative and policy reforms and enhanced democratic institutions. 34. The Sudan welcomed the legislation on the appointment of election commissioners and supervisors of the electoral process and the measures taken on climate change adaptation. 35. Sweden expressed concerns about child marriage, violence against women and girls, and freedom of expression. 36. Switzerland made recommendations. 37. The Syrian Arab Republic commended Bangladesh for its comprehensive approach to implementing the Sustainable Development Goals. 38. Thailand commended Bangladesh for its efforts to promote an adequate standard of living and access to health care for people in a disadvantaged situation. 39. Timor-Leste noted the National Action Plan to Prevent Violence against Women and Children 2018–2030, and achievements in reducing poverty. 40. Togo welcomed efforts to prevent violence against women and children and to protect persons with disabilities. 41. Tunisia noted achievements in women’s empowerment, gender equality and the protection of children’s rights. 42. Türkiye welcomed progress made in poverty alleviation and in women’s empowerment, and the hosting of Rohingya refugees. 43. Turkmenistan noted the adoption of acts, regulations and plans to improve socioeconomic conditions. 44. Ukraine commended Bangladesh for progress made in poverty reduction and in access to education and health care. 45. The United Arab Emirates commended Bangladesh for efforts to promote and protect human rights. 46. The United Kingdom welcomed the hosting of Rohingya refugees and noted that it looked forward to free, fair and peaceful upcoming elections. 47. The United Republic of Tanzania noted efforts to ensure the advancement of women in all sectors. 48. The United States urged Bangladesh to restore inclusive, transparent and democratic processes and provide space for dissenting voices. 49. Uruguay highlighted the active relationship that Bangladesh had developed with the special procedures of the Human Rights Council. 50. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela commended Bangladesh for having adopted an education policy on disability, improved health infrastructure and reduced child mortality. 51. Viet Nam noted the implementation of social security plans and programmes, and progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. 52. Yemen commended Bangladesh for efforts to enhance the independence of the national human rights institution and to implement several human rights plans. GE.23-24573 5