International Day of UN Peacekeepers

International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers is observed on 29 May of each year round the globe. Bangladesh being one of the largest troops contributing countries observes the day with due importance.

 

  • To celebrate the UN day in a befitting manner in coordination with the three services headquarters (Army, Navy, Air Force), Armed Forces Division (AFD), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) undertakes the following programmes:
  • “Peacekeepers Run” in Dhaka city and other major cities of Bangladesh.
  • Commemoration of International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers chaired by Hon’ble President/ Hon’ble Prime Minister at Bangabondhu International Convention Centre (BICC), Dhaka.
  • Publish “UN Day Journal” with the articles on UN deployment experiences. by Bangladeshi peacekeepers.
Inauguration of International day of UN Peacekeepers -2019 by PSO, AFD
Hon’ble President honouring injured
peacekeepers during
commemoration ceremony
at International day of UN Peacekeepers -2019
Hon’ble President honouring families
of the deceased peacekeepers
during commemoration ceremony
at International day of UN Peacekeepers
Hon’ble President is unvaling the “UN Day Journal- 2019”