Intl Day of UN Peacekeepers observed in cities
RAJSHAHI: The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was observed here yesterday in a befitting manner. Marking the day, Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) organised a UN peacekeepers rally from Alupatty crossing in the city to honour the memories of the UN peacekeepers who laid down their lives for the cause of peace and security in the war-torn countries across the world. After parading some thoroughfares, the rally ended at Rajshahi College. Then a discussion was held at the college auditorium highlighting the significance of the day.
Deputy Inspector General of Police of Rajshahi Range Khurshid Hossain, Additional Commissioner of RMP Sujayet Islam, Additional Deputy Inspector General of Police of Rajshahi Range Masudur Rahman Bhuiyan, RAB-5 Commanding Officer Lt Col Mahbubul Alam, Principal of Rajshahi College Prof Habibur Rahman and Awami League Leader Dablu Sarker spoke on the occasion.
DIG Khurshid Hossain said the purpose of observing the day is to underscore the importance of maintaining global peace, pay tribute to those who are involved in the peacekeeping missions and honour the UN peacekeepers who lost their lives. The Day, 29 May, offers a chance to pay tribute to the contributions of uniformed and civilian personnel to the work of the organisation and to honour more than 3,700 peacekeepers who have lost their lives serving under the UN flag since 1948, including 129 who died last year. Our Rangpur Correspondent adds: Marking the day, a day long programme was inaugurated in Rangpur.
Major General Md.Masood Razzak, NDC, AFWC, PSC, General Officer Commanding, 66, Infantry Division and Area Commander,Rangpur Area was chief guest on the occasion. Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Air Force and Banladesh Police, members of the civil administaion, teachers an students of different educational institution were join in the programme and rally.
