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Dhaka renews pledge for world peace

UN peacekeepers day today

Agencies
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers will be observed across the world today.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina renewed Bangladesh's pledge for continued support to the United Nations for promotion and protection of world peace by tackling troubles in different comers of the globe through its peacekeep, ing mission, reports UNB.
"On behalf of the government and the people of Bangladesh, I pledge our continued support to the United Nations for promotion and protection of world peace,” she said in a message
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President Zillur Rahman, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, UN under secretary general for peacekeeping operations, chiefs of three services, inspector general of police and UN resident coordinator in Bangladesh gave separate messages.
In his message, Ban Ki-moon urged all concerned to draw on the power of women to strengthen UN peacekeeping while helping women and girls to transform their destinies for the better, reports BSS.
"As the Security Council has acknowledged, women frequently suffer most during the conflict, including from horrific acts of sexual and gender-based violence. By including female police among our ranks, we foster a safe environment for victims to get the help they need and deserve," UN secretary general said.
To observe the day, Bangladesh Armed Forces have chalked out various programmes to mark the day. The day's programme will begin with "peacekeepers run" which will be inaugurated by Foreign Minister Dipu Moni at 7:00am, said an ISPR release yesterday.
A reception to the close relations of fallen peacekeep-
ers and retired injured peacekeepers will be held at Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC) at 3:00pm. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will attend the ceremony as the chief guest.
Among others, ministers of the government, advisers to the prime minister, chief of army staff, chief of naval staff, chief of air staff, principal staff officer of armed forces division, inspector general of police, media personalities and high civil and military officials will be present on the occasion.
Besides, UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Renata Lok Dessallien will attend the ceremony.
The armed forces and Bangladesh police will set up display booths at the BCFCC, highlighting different functions and activities of Bangladeshi peacekeepers, which will be open to all from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
On the occasion, special documentary on UN peacekeeping operations will be telecast on television channels and national dailies will publish special supplements, the release also said.
Nearly 9,500 members of Bangladesh Armed Forces and Police have been working in 13 UN missions in Africa, Asia and the Cambodian areas.