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CA urges UN to recruit more Bangladeshi women peacekeepers
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called upon the United Nations to recruit more Bangladeshi women in peacekeeping missions, reaffirming Bangladesh’s strong commitment to global peace and security.
The request came during a meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix at the State Guest House Jamuna.
"I encourage greater participation of Bangladeshi women in peacekeeping," the Chief Adviser said as both sides discussed peacekeeping-related matters in detail.
Bangladesh continues to rank among the top three troop- and police-contributing countries, currently deploying 5,677 personnel across 10 of the 11 active UN missions.
The UN official emphasised the policy of engaging more women in peacekeeping, noting that the goal is not to confine them to specific roles but to involve them across all sectors.
Professor Yunus expressed Bangladesh’s readiness to deploy additional troops and police when required and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to five Rapid Deployment Level units under the Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System (PCRS).
He also advocated for stronger Bangladeshi representation in leadership roles at both UN headquarters and field missions. The UN official assured support in this regard.
The Chief Adviser highlighted Bangladesh’s strict adherence to UN vetting procedures and welcomed deeper cooperation in training and accountability to uphold human rights standards.
He was informed that a Bangladeshi delegation, led by the Foreign Adviser, would attend the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Conference in Berlin from 13–14 May 2025.
During the meeting, Professor Yunus also expressed serious concern over the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, cross-border shelling, civilian casualties, and disruptions to livelihoods near the Naf River.
He warned that the situation could escalate further, posing risks to regional stability and security. He urged stronger international efforts to resolve the Rohingya crisis.
Recalling the recent visit of the UN Secretary-General to Rohingya camps in southeast Bangladesh, the Chief Adviser said the visit had restored hope among the displaced community for safe and dignified repatriation.