Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Political parties on Monday united to sign a Child Rights Manifesto, responding to the powerful voices of children and young people who have demanded a future where their rights are better respected and protected.

The Child Rights Manifesto, seen as a historic moment for the nation's children, was signed by 12 political parties to the upcoming 2026 national election, pledging action to address 10 priority commitments designed to put childhood back on track in Bangladesh.

The political parties are Amar Bangladesh Party, Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Socialist Party of Bangladesh Communist Party of Bangladesh, Gano Forum, Ganosamhati Andolon, Gono Odhikar Parishad, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Jatiyo Party, Khelafat Majlis...