Consistent with its deep and abiding faith in the Charter of the United Nations and its unswerving commitment to the historic Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, Bangladesh has repeatedly affirmed the inalienable rights of all peoples to self-determination, freedom and independence. We are fully convinced that the triumph of such a just and legiti- mate struggle is inevitable. 51. Based on this firm and principled position, Bangla- desh has made every possible effort for the advancement of the cause of Namibian independence. It is our firm conviction that the independence of Namibia can and must be achieved in accordance with the United Nations plan for Namibia as endorsed in Council resolutions 385 (1976) and 435 (1978), which constitutes the only basis for the peaceful transition of the Territory from colonial sub- jugation to independence. Bangladesh has consistently asked for its immediate and unconditional implementa- tion and has rejected the racist regime’s persistent attempts to link the independence of Namibia with extraneous and irrelevant issues. The independence of Na- mibia is a sacred international responsibility which can- not be held hostage to the resolution of issues alien to the United Nations plan. 52. During the current debate the preceding speakers have given a graphic account of how the Pretoria regime continues to flout all cannons of international law and. norms of civilized conduct in Namibia, Spurning the clear 6 and expressed will of the international community, the apartheidregime has continued to frustrate implementation of the United Nations plan for Namibia. Worse still, the rkgime has been making repeated attempts to promote puppet political institutions through a faCade of an election with a view to imposing an internal settlement in Namibia in clear violation of reso1utions 435 (1978) and 439 (1978). Bangladesh has condemned and rejected the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a speech, discussing the principles of international law, self-determination, and the struggle for independence. The text specifically mentions the United Nations and its resolutions, as well as the independence of Namibia, which suggests that the topic is international relations and politics.

**Category**
International relations