Bangladesh, like other countries in the world due to the status of the United Nations celebrated the International Day of Peace guards. The outstanding contribution of all countries participating in the peacekeeping operations of the United Nations peacekeepers on May 29 every year to remember with deep respect.
To mark the day, President, Prime Minister, the three chiefs of the Armed Forces Division, Principal Staff Officer (PSO), Inspector General of Police, the United Nations Secretary-General and Resident Coordinator gave separate statements.
As part of Peace Day at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre on Sunday, a close relative of peacekeepers killed 6 and 7 were wounded Peacekeepers reception. Currently, 15 countries are now engaged in a total of 9 thousand 592 Bangladeshi peacekeepers. 205 in women. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was present as the chief guest at the reception.
Bangabandhu International Conference Centre and recite the Holy Quran after the start of reception peacekeeping stood for a minute's silence was observed. UN peacekeeping operations are organized in a special presentation.
Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Ali, MP, spoke. Besides, Bangladesh Army Chief General Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan as the senior UN statement said. The ceremony was also addressed by the UN Resident Coordinator Robert D. Watkins. At the time of peacekeeping operations is shown in a documentary. The peacekeepers deployed in the peacekeeping operations in the Congo, Mali, and via video conference to exchange views with the Prime Minister. Bangladesh Television to broadcast the event live.
Day to highlight the significance of the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre Activities Bangladeshi peacekeepers in the international arena through the digital display panel is aesthetically presented.
Earlier, on Sunday morning at around 6 pm at Tejgaon Old Airport to the mosque complex and other large cities of the South Plaza of the National Assembly, "Peace Keepers Run" to continue through the day. The main guest "Peace Keepers run" Foreign Minister inaugurated. Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces took part in the run, the United Nations Resident Coordinator, the armed forces and police peacekeepers, the Foreign Ministry, the United Nations agencies, the Border Guard Bangladesh, Bangladesh Ansar and VDP and approximately 870 members, including representatives of the Inter designated agencies. Also, more than one hundred students from various educational institutions took part in the runs.
Aimed at promoting the significance of the day on Friday, several newspapers published special supplements and special journal. Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Tv the private channels broadcast special talk show.
ISPR said assistant manager. This was disclosed in a press release signed by the light of Islam.
