The International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers-2019 was observed through various programmes in a befitting manner in the divisional city Wednesday, reports BSS.
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.