Int'l Day of Peace observed
Monday, 22 September 2008
The International Day of Peace was observed in the country Sunday as elsewhere of the world with a call for commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations, reports BSS.
It was first established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981 as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence.
On the occasion, Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed has reiterated the country's pledge to work for promotion of peace around the world and commitment to the UN efforts to foster global peace, progress and prosperity.
In a message on the eve of the day, he said Bangladesh has remained deeply committed to the values and principles of the UN system and has contributed to the realisation of the principles and purposes of UN to promote peace in the world.
Dr Ahmed said only a global economic system with equitable opportunity for all the countries would reinforce Bangladesh efforts to make peace durable.
"Our participation in the peacekeeping missions and our contribution to the development agenda of the UN speak for our unflinching commitment to peace," he added.
Referring to food insecurity along with the extremely negative impacts of climate change and oil price hike worldwide, Fakhruddin Ahmed said these are new challenges to stability, which is the precondition for peace and security.
He said without combating hunger, malnutrition, diseases, illiteracy, we cannot move forward in our quest for peace.
That is where development and peace are inextricably interlinked, he added.
Different socio-cultural organisations have chalked out various programmes including rallies and seminars to mark the day.
A seminar on "Sixteen Gan-Sohagi International Day of Peace Lecture" was organised by Gan-Sohagi Memorial Trust Fund of Dhaka University (DU) at RC Mojumder auditorium on the campus.
DU Vice Chancellor SMA Faiz was the chief guest and Pro Vice Chancellor AFM Yusuf Haider was in the chair. Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences Professor Harun-ur-Rashid was the special guest.
Ambassador of the Netherlands to Bangladesh Bea M ten Tusscher gave a lecture on 'War, Peace and Justice: Sharing International Experience from the Capital of International Justice, The Hague."
Prof Faiz said all nations have an obligation to contribute to promote peace security and a sustainable environment and fight against poverty, disease and hunger."
He said lasting and sustainable peace depends on the existence of legitimate national authorities, adequate security and equitable distribution of both benefits and burdens and the opportunity for ordinary people to take part in the political process.
After the lecture, a peace rally was brought out at the campus led by Prof Faiz and the Netherlands Ambassador.
The Inter-Religious and Inter-Cultural Research Centre of DU organised another seminar on "Inter-religious Dialogue and World Peace" at TSC auditorium Sunday.
Chairman of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Muzaffer Ahmad was the chief guest while Head of the European Commission delegation to Bangladesh Ambassador Stefan Frowein and Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Occhi Itala Maria Marrta were special guests on the occasion.
Professor Aminul Islam, Professor Niru Kumar Chakma and Professor Paresh Chandra Mandal of DU and Italian Priest Father Francisco Rapicioli presented keynote papers.
The World Peace Mission (WPM) organised a press conference at Crime Reporters' Association auditorium here calling for an end to war and conflicts and establish peace of the humanity around the globe.
JMI-Bangla Company Ltd organised a peace rally, vaccination programme and discussion on the day at the IPI Bhaban at Mohakhali here.
The Day was observed at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, beginning at 9:30 am with the traditional Peace Bell ceremony on the front lawn of the Secretariat Building, conducted by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Messengers of Peace.
The Secretary General called for observing a one-minute silence at noon, local time, in the name of peace.
It was first established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981 as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence.
On the occasion, Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed has reiterated the country's pledge to work for promotion of peace around the world and commitment to the UN efforts to foster global peace, progress and prosperity.
In a message on the eve of the day, he said Bangladesh has remained deeply committed to the values and principles of the UN system and has contributed to the realisation of the principles and purposes of UN to promote peace in the world.
Dr Ahmed said only a global economic system with equitable opportunity for all the countries would reinforce Bangladesh efforts to make peace durable.
"Our participation in the peacekeeping missions and our contribution to the development agenda of the UN speak for our unflinching commitment to peace," he added.
Referring to food insecurity along with the extremely negative impacts of climate change and oil price hike worldwide, Fakhruddin Ahmed said these are new challenges to stability, which is the precondition for peace and security.
He said without combating hunger, malnutrition, diseases, illiteracy, we cannot move forward in our quest for peace.
That is where development and peace are inextricably interlinked, he added.
Different socio-cultural organisations have chalked out various programmes including rallies and seminars to mark the day.
A seminar on "Sixteen Gan-Sohagi International Day of Peace Lecture" was organised by Gan-Sohagi Memorial Trust Fund of Dhaka University (DU) at RC Mojumder auditorium on the campus.
DU Vice Chancellor SMA Faiz was the chief guest and Pro Vice Chancellor AFM Yusuf Haider was in the chair. Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences Professor Harun-ur-Rashid was the special guest.
Ambassador of the Netherlands to Bangladesh Bea M ten Tusscher gave a lecture on 'War, Peace and Justice: Sharing International Experience from the Capital of International Justice, The Hague."
Prof Faiz said all nations have an obligation to contribute to promote peace security and a sustainable environment and fight against poverty, disease and hunger."
He said lasting and sustainable peace depends on the existence of legitimate national authorities, adequate security and equitable distribution of both benefits and burdens and the opportunity for ordinary people to take part in the political process.
After the lecture, a peace rally was brought out at the campus led by Prof Faiz and the Netherlands Ambassador.
The Inter-Religious and Inter-Cultural Research Centre of DU organised another seminar on "Inter-religious Dialogue and World Peace" at TSC auditorium Sunday.
Chairman of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Muzaffer Ahmad was the chief guest while Head of the European Commission delegation to Bangladesh Ambassador Stefan Frowein and Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Occhi Itala Maria Marrta were special guests on the occasion.
Professor Aminul Islam, Professor Niru Kumar Chakma and Professor Paresh Chandra Mandal of DU and Italian Priest Father Francisco Rapicioli presented keynote papers.
The World Peace Mission (WPM) organised a press conference at Crime Reporters' Association auditorium here calling for an end to war and conflicts and establish peace of the humanity around the globe.
JMI-Bangla Company Ltd organised a peace rally, vaccination programme and discussion on the day at the IPI Bhaban at Mohakhali here.
The Day was observed at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, beginning at 9:30 am with the traditional Peace Bell ceremony on the front lawn of the Secretariat Building, conducted by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Messengers of Peace.
The Secretary General called for observing a one-minute silence at noon, local time, in the name of peace.