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DAY-PEACEKEEPERS-RANGPUR (with picture)
International Day of UN Peacekeepers observed in Rangpur
RANGPUR, May 29, 2019 (BSS) – The International Day of United Nations (UN)
Peacekeepers-2019 was observed through various programmes in a befitting
manner in the divisional city today.
This year’s slogan of the day was ‘Protecting Civilians, Protecting
Peace.’
Rangpur Area Commander and General Officer Commanding of 66 Infantry
Division Major General Md. Nazrul Islam, ndu, afwc, psc, inaugurated the
observance on Rangpur Cantonment Public School and College ground in the
morning.
Under management of Rangpur Area Headquarters of Bangladesh Army, a huge
rally with a colourful band party was brought out on the surrounding areas
from Rangpur Cantonment Public School and College premises.
Members of Bangladeshi peacekeepers, officials and members of Bangladesh
Army, Navy, Air Force, BGB, Police, BNCC, Bangladesh Ansar, students of
different educational institutions and journalists participated in the rally.
Before bringing out of the rally, a one-minute silence was observed in
remembrance of the martyred members of peacekeepers for their supreme
sacrifice while maintaining the world peace and seeking divine blessings for
their departed souls.
Major General Md. Nazrul Islam as the chief guest addressed a pre-rally
brief discussion paying due honour to the UN peacekeepers who sacrificed
their lives in establishing global peace.
He also mentioned the outstanding contribution of Bangladeshi peacekeepers
to upholding image of the country at international arena and attaining
credibility through highest standard of professionalism, devotion and
bravery.
BSS/MI/FI/1522 hrs