57. It is a matter of pride for Bangladesh to be able to make a contribution to promote the cause of Namibia. We attach particular importance to our membership in the United Nations Council for Namibia, and we will continue to take an active part in all its deliberations and activities, We had the privilege of representing the Council in various international meetings and symposia, as well as on its missions of consultation. Within our modest means we have contributed to the United Nations Fund for Namibia and have offered training facilities in Bangladesh for Na- mibian students. Bangladesh deeply values the trust and confidence reposed in it by the international community for assisting and facilitating the work of the United Nations Special Representative in the context of UNTAG. 58. May I take this opportunity to express our deep appreciation to the Secretary-General for his untiring and devoted efforts to achieve the early independence of Na- mibia. We would again assure him of our continued sup port and whole-hearted co-operation. 59. We would also compliment the Acting President of the United Nations Council for Namibia, the Chairman of the Special Commitee against Apmrheid, the Chairman of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples and the United Nations Commissioner for Namibia for their valu- able contributions in promoting the cause of Namibian independence, and we renew our plege to extend all possible co-operation to them. 60. The question of Namibia is one of the most poignant examples of the saddest chapters of modern history. The Territory has been a unique responsibility of the United Nations for the last two decades, and we cannot accept any formula outside the framework of the United Nations. On the eve of the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement by the government of Bangladesh, expressing their commitment to promoting the cause of Namibia's independence and their involvement in international efforts to achieve this goal. The text mentions various international organizations, such as the United Nations, and specific individuals involved in the process. It also highlights Bangladesh's contributions to the United Nations Fund for Namibia and its provision of training facilities for Namibian students.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief