On the occasion of UN Peacekeeping Day, General Walker-uz-Zaman, the Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh, said that Bangladesh’s contribution to global peacekeeping has earned international recognition, and the country remains steadfastly committed to maintaining world peace. He paid tribute to 168 brave soldiers and police officers who lost their lives while serving in various peacekeeping missions. Currently, 5,180 Bangladeshi peacekeepers are deployed across nine peacekeeping missions worldwide. General Zaman also noted that 3,645 women from the Bangladesh Armed Forces and Police have successfully participated in peacekeeping missions, with 444 women currently serving in these roles.