Bangladesh highlights global contributions including UN missions
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has highlighted Bangladesh’s contribution to UN peacekeeping missions and other global arenas.
During an event held at Bangladesh Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York on the occasion of its 56th Independence and National Day, he underscored country’s footprints on the global stage, stressing peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and multilateral cooperation.
The event, attended by around 150 Permanent Representatives, senior UN officials, and members of the diplomatic community, underscored Bangladesh’s evolution from a war-torn nation into an active contributor to international peace and development.
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman, attending as Chief Guest, highlighted that since joining the United Nations in 1974, Bangladesh has consistently placed multilateralism at the center of its foreign policy.
He pointed to the country’s long-standing contributions to UN peacekeeping missions, where Bangladesh remains one of the top troop-contributing countries, playing a vital role in maintaining stability in conflict-affected regions.
The Foreign Minister also drew attention to Bangladesh’s ongoing humanitarian support for the Rohingya population, describing it as a reflection of the country’s commitment to global responsibility despite its own resource constraints.
He noted that Bangladesh’s development journey over the past five decades has been shaped by resilience, international cooperation, and adherence to the principles of the UN Charter.
In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations, framed Independence Day as more than a historical milestone.
He described it as a symbol of the enduring will, dignity, and freedom of the Bangladeshi people-values that now inform the country’s engagement with the international community.
Earlier in the day, the Mission organised a discussion session and screened a documentary reflecting on the significance of March 26, linking Bangladesh’s liberation history to its present-day global contributions.
The celebration served not only as a commemoration of independence but also as a reaffirmation of Bangladesh’s expanding role as a constructive and responsible actor in global affairs.
