UN Peacekeeping Mission
UN rights chief’s visit: Conflicting expectations and a hope for positive change
UN human rights chief's visit to Dhaka revealed contrasting expectations on the part of the government and rights groups.
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers / The power of partnerships: Why supporting our peacekeepers matters more now than ever
UN peacekeeping is not alone in this endeavour. Many partners work alongside us in the cause of peace.
JS body on defence ministry wants tour to see UN peacekeeping mission
After the parliamentary body on the Ministry of Railways wanting foreign tour to gain experience, now the parliamentary standing committee on the Ministry of Defence wants to go abroad to see the activities of Bangladesh Armed Forces members in the United Nations peacekeeping missions.
Keen on taking more Bangladeshi peacekeepers: UN officials tell Army Chief
Bangladesh Army Chief, General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, held bilateral meetings with several senior officials of the UN Headquarters on various issues of mutual interest, including peacekeeping operations.
UN PEACEKEEPING / 110 police men leave for Mali
A 110-member contingent of Bangladesh Police leaves Dhaka by a chartered aircraft to join a UN peacekeeping mission in Mali.
Body of Rowshan Ara brought back
The mortal remains of Bangladesh Police’s top woman officer Rowshan Ara Begum, killed in a road crash in Congo last Sunday, are brought back home.
Bangladesh army's role lauded by int'l community
A US General on Tuesday heartily praised the Bangladesh military for its impressive record of achievements since its founding, saying
Bangladeshi UN peacekeeper killed in South Sudan ambush
A Bangladeshi peacekeeper in South Sudan is killed today when an aid convoy was ambushed in the west of the country, the United Nations mission says.
Peace begins with smile
When one walks through the entrance to the Bangladesh Rapidly Deployable Battalion headquarters in Bunia of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the first thing that catches the eye is a huge plaque that says "Peace begins with a smile".
2 Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in storm
Two Bangladeshi police constables on the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali were killed and five others injured in a storm on Sunday.
2 Bangladesh UN peacekeepers die in Mali storm
Two Bangladeshis on UN peacekeeping mission were killed and five injured in a storm in Mali.
First woman contingent commander flies to UN mission
Bangladesh’s first ever female commander, Col Dr Nazma Begum of Bangladesh Army, departs for a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Ivory Coast.
Challenges for Bangladeshi peacekeepers – Darfur experience
Bangladesh is recognized as one of the leading contributors to peacekeeping operations around the globe.
UN to honour 126 ‘blue helmets’
The UN will honour more than 100 “blue helmets”, including eight Bangladeshis, who lost their lives while serving the cause of peace.
2nd batch of women cops joining UN mission
A second batch of women police will be dispatched from Dhaka tonight to join the United Nations peacekeeping mission.
