KHULNA, May 29, 2024 (BSS) -The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2024 was observed here today in a befitting manner.
 
With a view to bringing up the sacrifice of the armed forces to keep peace globally and the significance of the day among the common people, the Bangladesh Navy of Khulna Naval Zone organised a rally that was held in the city’s Shibbari intersection this morning.
 
The mayor of Khulna City Corporation (KCC), Talukder Abdul Khaleque, addressed the programme as the chief guest.
 
Among others, high officials of the Army, Navy, Police, UN organizations in Bangladesh, government officials of local administration, Bangladesh National Cadet Core, and students of various schools as well as colleges attended the event.
 
The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is observed on May 29 every year across the world.
 
The purpose of observing the day is to underscore the importance of maintaining global peace, pay tributes to those who are involved in peacekeeping missions, and honour the UN peacekeepers who lost their lives for peace.