The Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations hosted a luncheon in honor of Heads of Military Components and Force Commanders serving in UN peacekeeping missions. The event was hosted by Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury.


The luncheon was attended by UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support Atul Khare, Acting Military Adviser of the Office of Military Affairs Lieutenant General Cheryl Pearce, along with distinguished Force Commanders, senior UN officials, and diplomats.
In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador Chowdhury expressed deep appreciation for the leadership and dedication of Force Commanders and Heads of Military Components serving in challenging peacekeeping environments. He commended their professionalism and commitment to maintaining international peace and security.


Paying tribute to peacekeepers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, he reaffirmed Bangladesh’s strong commitment to UN peacekeeping and its readiness to further enhance its contributions in close partnership with the United Nations and the international community.


The programme was moderated by Brigadier General Mohammad Golam Rabbani, Defence Attaché of the Mission, who concluded the event by expressing sincere gratitude to all distinguished guests for their presence.