BD Navy 110 members receives UN Peacekeeping accord

The UN Peacekeeping Medal was awarded to 110 members of the Bangladesh Navy who were engaged in the UN peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon on Friday. Rear Admiral Andreas Mugge, Commander of the Maritime Task Force (MTF) of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), recognized the officers and sailors of the Bangladesh Navy's warship 'Sangram' for their role in the peacekeeping mission. Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Navy Captain Commodore Haissam Dannaoui and Ambassador of Bangladesh to Lebanon Major General Mohammad Jahangir Al Mustahidur Mohammad Moniruzzaman was present.

At the Medal Parade, MTF Commander Rear Admiral Andres Mugge thanked all members of the Navy deployed to the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon for the successful conduct of the mission. He also commended all the members of the Navy for their tireless and dedicated contribution to the world peace process.

He urged everyone to take special care while maintaining the current health epidemic due to the outbreak of the global epidemic Covid-19. He expressed his gratitude to the Navy and the Government of Bangladesh for the continued success of the Bangladesh Navy in UNIFIL as per the UN mandate and expressed strong hope that this trend would continue in the future.

It may be mentioned that the Bangladesh Navy's warship had participated in the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon since 2010 with the dedicated efforts of the present Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. As a member of the Multinational Maritime Task Force in the Mediterranean, the only Bangladesh Navy warship in the subcontinent is engaged in establishing world peace. The currently deployed 'Sangram' warship is working efficiently to prevent illegal and ammunition infiltration into Lebanese territory.

The ship is also conducting maritime interdiction operations in Lebanese waters, surveillance of suspicious ships and aircraft, rescue operations on wrecked ships and providing necessary training to Lebanese naval personnel. For the last 11 years since its deployment in Lebanon, the members of the Navy have been fulfilling their responsibilities with utmost sincerity, dedication and efficiency. This proud participation of the Navy has enhanced Bangladesh's image and reputation in the international arena.