A troop of Bangladesh Army in a UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO/ABEL KAVANAGH‘It needs to change its offer to peacekeeping to remain relevant’The United Nations has appreciated Bangladesh’s role in promoting peace and development both globally and nationally terming the country a committed actor. At present more than 6,500 Bangladeshis serving in peace operations across the world with their diverse roles, according to the UN. “Bangladesh has proven itself to be a committed actor in promoting peace and development both globally and nationally,” said UN Resident Coordinator in Dhaka Mia Seppo recently. She said peacekeeping is changing and Bangladesh needs to be able to change its offer to peacekeeping to remain relevant. Bangladesh has supported the UN Secretary-General’s “Sustaining Peace” agenda as articulated in the “Culture of Peace” and other relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 11, 2019 13:52 UTC