[🇧🇩-Land] Bangladesh Army and Peacekeeping Mission

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বাংলাদেশ সেনাবাহিনীর 'আর্মড হেলিকপ্টার ইউনিট' ডিআর কঙ্গোতে মোতায়েন​

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Mar 02, 2024 19:54

Updated :​

Mar 02, 2024 20:45

বাংলাদেশ সেনাবাহিনীর আরো একটি নতুন কন্টিনজেন্ট ‘বাংলাদেশ আর্মড হেলিকপ্টার ইউনিট’ এর ১ম দল গণতান্ত্রিক কঙ্গো প্রজাতন্ত্রে মোতায়েন হতে যাচ্ছে।


জাতিসংঘ সদর দপ্তরের আহ্বানে সাড়া দিয়ে বাংলাদেশ সেনাবাহিনী এই কন্টিনজেন্টকে প্রস্তুতিমূলক প্রশিক্ষণ শেষে অপারেশনাল এলাকায় নিয়োগের সকল কার্যক্রম সম্পন্ন করেছে, আন্তঃবাহনিী জনসংযোগ পরদিপ্তর (আইএসপিআর) এ তথ্য জানিয়েছে।।

এই কন্টিনজেন্ট তিনটি অত্যাধুনিক এমআই ১৭১ শাহ হেলিকপ্টার নিয়ে বাংলাদেশ সেনাবাহিনীর প্রথম আর্মড হেলিকপ্টার ইউনিট হিসেবে দায়িত্ব পালন করবে। উল্লেখ্য, তিন দশকের বেশি সময় ধরে জাতিসংঘ শান্তিরক্ষা মিশনে অংশগ্রহণের অভিজ্ঞতায় সমৃদ্ধ বাংলাদেশ সেনাবাহিনীর ছয়টি কন্টিনজেন্ট বর্তমানে কঙ্গো প্রজাতন্ত্রে মোতায়েন রয়েছে।

বাংলাদেশ সরকারের প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনার দূরদৃষ্টি এবং আন্তরিক প্রচেষ্টায় মিশন কন্টিনজেন্টগুলোকে অত্যাধুনিক অস্ত্র ও সরঞ্জামাদিতে সজ্জিত করা সম্ভব হয়েছে। সাম্প্রতিককালে জাতিসংঘ সাধারণ পরিষদের ভাষণে তিনি শান্তিরক্ষী মিশনে সার্বোচ্চ পেশাদারিত্ব ও আত্মত্যাগ প্রদর্শনের উপর গুরুত্বারোপ করেন। পাশাপাশি সেনাবাহিনী প্রধানের অভিজ্ঞ দিক-নির্দেশনা ও সামরিক কূটনীতির ফলে এ ধরণের চ্যালেঞ্জিং মোতায়েন সম্ভবপর হচ্ছে।​

 

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Bangladesh army in Bosnia in 1994.

 

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A successful Commando Operation by Bangladesh Army in UN Mission.

 

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'Can you give an example of a mission where we violated human rights?': Army chief
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Published :
May 28, 2024 00:09
Updated :
May 28, 2024 00:09

Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed has dismissed allegations against several army officers, calling them baseless and driven by ulterior motives.

His comments came during a press briefing on Monday following the inauguration of the 12th Annual General Meeting and Workshop of the Association of Asia-Pacific Peace Operations Training Centers (AAPTC) at the Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operations Training (BIPSOT) in Rajendrapur, Gazipur.

Gen Shafiuddin criticised the publication of the report, suggesting it was issued with malicious intent. He asserted that the army would eventually disprove these allegations, referencing a similar incident in 2013 that also aimed to tarnish the military's reputation. "We will be able to give a proper answer to all these conspiracies with our professionalism and above all our responsibility in the UN arena, In Sha Allah," he stated.

During his address at the AAPTC event, the Army chief emphasised the significance of hosting the meeting in Bangladesh for the first time. He noted it as a recognition of the country's contributions to global peacekeeping efforts. Highlighting Bangladesh's leadership in both diplomatic and military domains, he mentioned the peace-centric development model presented by the Prime Minister at the UN General Assembly in 2023, stressing its relevance in the current global security context.

The Army chief lauded the exemplary professionalism and success of the Bangladesh Armed Forces in UN peacekeeping missions and praised BIPSOT's role in providing high-quality training for peacekeepers. He expressed optimism that the four-day conference would yield fruitful discussions and decisions, encouraging greater involvement of Asia-Pacific countries in global peace efforts.

"Not only the Bangladesh Army, our armed forces have performed duties in many missions around the world, in 43 missions. More than 6,000 peacekeepers are still on duty. Can you give an example of a mission where we violated human rights or our discipline deteriorated? In many regions of the world; Not only in Africa, but outside Africa, we have also served in Asia and Europe. Have you ever been accused of this human rights violation?" he asked.

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জাতিসংঘ পদক পেয়ে ইতিহাস গড়লেন বাংলাদেশের শান্তিরক্ষী প্রকৌশলীরা

 

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Guterres hails army’s role in UN peacekeeping efforts

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday paid a courtesy call on UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who is visiting Bangladesh.

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Guterres hails army’s role in UN peacekeeping efforts

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Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday paid a courtesy call on UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who is visiting Bangladesh.

During the cordial meeting, they exchanged greetings, said a press release issued by ISPR.

Additionally, the UN Secretary-General praised the professionalism and competence of the Bangladesh Armed Forces in UN peacekeeping missions.

He also expressed his sincere gratitude for the significant contributions of the peacekeepers of Bangladesh.

Guterres arrived in Dhaka Thursday on a four-day visit. The UN chief is visiting Bangladesh to express his solidarity with both the Bangladeshi people and the Rohingya refugees who have found shelter in the country

This is his first visit after the political changeover in Bangladesh in August last year. He is scheduled to leave Dhaka this morning.​

 

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Bangladesh pledges tech-driven, gender-inclusive UN peacekeeping support

Bangladesh has pledged several specialised military and police units to further strengthen the uniformed capabilities of UN peacekeeping operations. Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain announced the new pledges while delivering his country statement at the concluding day of the UN Peacekee

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Bangladesh pledges tech-driven, gender-inclusive UN peacekeeping support
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Published :
May 14, 2025 22:05
Updated :
May 14, 2025 22:05

Bangladesh has pledged several specialised military and police units to further strengthen the uniformed capabilities of UN peacekeeping operations.

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain announced the new pledges while delivering his country statement at the concluding day of the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial held in Berlin on Wednesday.

Bangladesh's pledges also included deployment of 15% female peacekeepers in police units and implementation of an AI-Integrated Camp Surveillance and Response System and installation of 1.8 MW Solar panels in existing missions, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Deputy leader of Bangladesh delegation Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for Defence and National Solidarity Development Lieutenant General (retd) Abdul Hafiz joined a parallel session as a panellist and emphasized increased focus on safety and security of peacekeepers through the proper use of technology and structured training of peacekeepers on the use of7 these technologies in the field.

He also called for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in peacekeeping.

On the sidelines of the Ministerial, Foreign Adviser held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Liberia, Panama, Eswatini, Guinea, Czech Republic, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Foreign Adviser also met the Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Deputy Secretary-General, European External Action Services.​