Peacekeepers from police earn Tk 40b in 25 yrs

Members of the Bangladesh Police, engaged in UN peacekeeping missions in different trouble-torn areas of the world,  have earned nearly Tk 40 billion in the last 25 years, reports UNB.

Bangladesh police has contributed to 19 peacekeeping missions in 14 countries where 13,223 members, including 603 female, took part as of March 31 this year.

Bangladesh Police started participating in the UN missions in 1989.  Sixteen members laid down their lives

during the period. Besides, nine policemen were injured during the period. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has been working under UN peacekeeping missions since 1988 with a view to establishing world peace and harmony.