National Desk :
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was observed here on Saturday in a befitting manner.
Organised by Bangladesh Navy of Khulna Naval Zone, a rally was held at City’s Shibbari Intersection around 9.30am.
Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Mayor Talukder Abdul Khaleque addressed the rally as the chief guest while Regional Commander of Khulna Naval Zone Rear Admiral Ashraful Haque Chowdhury delivered the welcome speech.
Earlier, the chief guest inaugurated the rally through releasing balloon, festoon and pigeon as one minute silence was observed to show honour to slain UN peacekeepers.
Among others, high officials of Army, Navy, Police, UN organizations in Bangladesh, government officials of local administration of Khulna, and Bangladesh National Cadet Core attended the programme.
The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is being 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 tribute to those who are involved in the peacekeeping missions and honour the UN peacekeepers who lost their lives for peace.
