Bangladesh remains one of the leading contributors of troops to UN peacekeeping missions, with over 1,63,887 troops contributed across 54 missions in 8 countries. More than 900 female peacekeepers from Bangladesh have participated in UN operations. While 166 Bangladeshi peacekeepers have lost their lives serving in UN peacekeeping, Bangladesh has a long history of support to peacekeeping since first serving in 1988, with achievements like having Bangla declared an official language in Sierra Leone.

1. UN PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS
AND BANGLADESH
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2. What is a “Peacekeeping Mission”?
UN Peacekeeping Missions help countries navigate the difficult
path from conflict to peace. It was initially developed during the
Cold War as a means of resolving conflicts between states by
deploying unarmed or lightly armed military personnel from a
number of countries, commanded by the UN.

3. As of this year, Bangladesh remains
one of the leading contributors of
troops to UN Peacekeeping missions.
Total Missions: 54
Countries: 8
Troops Contributed: 1,63,887
Bangladesh And The UN

4. Contribution of Women
As of 2023, More than 900 female
peacekeepers from the Bangladesh
Armed Forces have participated in
UN peace operations.
Women play a major part in
ensuring the effectiveness of these
Peacekeeping Missions.

5. Achievements
• First UN force to serve with the
Organization in 1988
• Three decades of service and
sacrifice in UN peacekeeping
• Bangla being declared as an official
language in Sierra Leone along with a
road named after Bangladesh in
honor of our Peacekeepers.

6. Tragedies and Casualties
As many as 166 peacekeepers
from Bangladesh have lost their
lives while serving in the UN
peacekeeping operations.
Bangladesh and the UN remain
indebted to these officers for their
contributions.

7. “United Nations peacekeepers are the beating
heart of our commitment to a more peaceful
world. For 75 years, they have supported
people and communities rocked by conflict
across the globe”
- Antonio Guterres

8. Thank You