An 180-member contingent of Bangladesh Police consisting only of female officers has been awarded the UN medals for its contribution to UN peacekeeping operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).
Mody Berethe, police commissioner of United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) awarded the medal to the all the members of the contingent on Thursday at the camp of BANFPU-1 in Inkale of Kinshasa, the capital of the Congo.
He presented the medal to all the peacekeeping members of the team, DR Congo (Women) BANFPU-1 Commander Nazmun Nahar confirmed the information to Bangla Tribune.
She said that the commissioner of MONUSCO Police, who was present at the medal presentation parade, termed the contribution of Bangladesh Police in the United Nations peacekeeping program as very responsible, honorable and important.
The team of BANFPU-1, rotation-15, engaged in peacekeeping operations, is an example of women's empowerment, said the police commissioner.
Wherever the peace and stability of the world has been in a turmoil situation, the United Nations has come forward with its peace and aid capabilities. And in this long journey, Bangladesh Police has been playing a leading role since the beginning, said Mody Berethe.
He praised the punctuality and discipline of Bangladesh Police.
Finally, the police commissioner wished peace to the souls of those who have sacrificed their lives in this peacekeeping operation so far.
The only female Formed Police Unit (FPU) of 180 members of Bangladesh Police reached Kinshasa, the capital of Congo, under the UN Peacekeeping Mission on January 3 last year.