The New Nation - Internet Edition

BANGLADESH has celebrated the International Peacekeeping Day of the UN on 29th May. The Armed Forces Division organised the celebration function at the Bangladesh China Conference Centre in association with the UN office in Dhaka. Bangladesh is the second highest contributor of troops to the UN peacekeeping missions. Since 1988 77,850 Bangladesh personnel have performed duties in peacekeeping in 42 missions in 26 countries.

The demand for Bangladesh personnel in UN peacekeeping operations is ever increasing for their professionalism. So far, 79 Bangladesh personnel have embraced martyrdom while discharging their peacekeeping duties at different places. Of them 71 are army personnel and 8 others from the police force. Bangladesh peacekeepers have earned Tk.20,000 crore in foreign exchange.

In discharging their duties Bangladesh peacekeepers have demonstrated high level of professionalism, discipline, hard work and sincerity. They abstain from vices like alcoholic addiction and womanising. Their dedication, hard work, neutrality and sanity earned high reputation for them as well as and for the nation. To earn glory they risked their lives and 79 of them have embraced martyrdom. These are the reasons of their high demand and undisputed reputation in UN peacekeeping system.

Bangladesh ardently supports the endeavour for world peace and generously contributes troops to the UN peacekeeping programme. By their sincere, honest and efficient discharge of duty Bangladesh troops have succeeded to satisfy the UN and the people of the trouble-torn areas. This has heightened their position in the estimation of the world community at large.

Due to good performance and reputation of the Bangladesh Army in UN peacekeeping their demand is increasing steadily. To meet that demand Bangladesh needs to remain prepared with trained officers and troops who would further enhance the good name.