CRC/C/BGD/CO/4 page 9 time, it notes with concern that the principle of best interests of the child has not been clearly defined in national legislation. 35. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Define and explicitly incorporate the principle of best interests of the child into national legislation and other actions taken by the judicial and executive branches of the Government that affect children such as in cases of divorce, child protection and juvenile justice; (b) Strengthen awareness-raising campaigns and training that target policy makers, judges, law enforcement officials, social workers and parents on the principle and applications of the best interests of the child; (c) Assess the impact of government actions and decisions, as well as actions and decisions by civil society partners, based on the best interests of the child. The right to life, survival and development 36. The Committee notes with appreciation the progress made by the State party to enhance the right of children to life, survival and development. However, the Committee is concerned that prevention-based policies are lacking and that certain conditions in the State party undermine the enjoyment of this right, including poverty, high neonatal mortality and child malnutrition rates, high drop-out rates from school, and the high incidence of accident and injury-related deaths, including drowning. 37. The Committee urges that the State party adopt comprehensive, preventive measures when formulating public policies to guarantee the rights of all children, in order to reinforce their right to life, survival and development. The Committee reiterates its recommendation to the State party to use all available resources (see paragraph 21 above) to set the appropriate conditions for the enjoyment of the rights of the child. Respect for the views of the child 38. The Committee notes with appreciation the efforts made by the State party to promote and respect children’s right to freely express their views through initiatives such as the children’s news agency, newspapers and magazines, news boards in schools and contests. The Committee also notes with interest the initiative of children’s interviews with policymakers, including the Prime Minister, Speaker of Parliament and ministers, and the dissemination of their views on children’s issues in the media. Nevertheless, the Committee is of the view that the right to be heard needs further development and is concerned at the few opportunities that the family in particular provides for voicing a child’s own opinion and for participation in family, school, and community decision-making. Furthermore, the Committee is concerned over the lack of information regarding the practical implementation of the right of the child to express his or her views in judicial and administrative proceedings. 39. The Committee recommends that the State party continue to facilitate and ensure the implementation of the right of the child to be heard in accordance with article 12 of the Convention and promote children’s participation at all levels of government and within the