UN Peacekeeping Mission

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".
Bangladesh 3rd in providing UN peacekeeping troops

Bangladesh is the third largest contributor of army personnel in UN peacekeeping missions, whereas, India ranks first followed by Pakistan in Asia. A total of 6,772 Bangladeshis have served in 58 peacekeeping missions across 40 countries since 1988.
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.