RANGPUR, May 30, 2018 (BSS)-The International Day of United Nations (UN)
Peacekeepers-2018 was observed here on Tuesday through various programmes.
This year’s slogan of observance of the International Day of United
Nations Peacekeepers was ‘UN Peacekeepers 70 Years of Service and Sacrifice.’
Rangpur Area Commander and General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 66 Infantry
Division Major General Md Masud Razzaque inaugurated the celebrations by
releasing balloons ceremonially on Rangpur Cantonment Public School and
College premises.
Under management of the 66 Infantry Division of Bangladesh Army, a
procession was brought out 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 and students of
different educational institutions took part in the procession.
After parading the adjoining streets, participants of the procession
gathered at a discussion followed by honouring the family members of the
martyred peacekeepers posthumously at the auditorium of the educational
institution.
Major General Md Masud Razzaque attended the functions as the chief guest.
At the beginning of the discussion, a one-minute silence was observed in
remembrance of the martyred members of the peacekeepers for their supreme
sacrifice and seeking divine blessings for their departed souls.