VerifiedBBR-2024-0023
Among the world's largest UN peacekeeping contributors
Bangladesh has repeatedly ranked first among troop- and police-contributing countries to United Nations missions.
Record holderBangladesh Armed Forces & Police
Date achieved31 December 2024
Official statement
Since first deploying to UNIIMOG in 1988, Bangladesh has sent more than 190,000 personnel to over 40 United Nations missions across Africa, the Caribbean and the Middle East, and has held the number-one contributor position in several monthly UN rankings.
Criteria met
- 01Monthly UN uniformed personnel contribution data
- 02Continuous deployment since 1988
Evidence on file
- Exhibit ABlue helmets on patrol
- Exhibit BMedal parade at mission HQ
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