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Bangladesh gets Georgia State honour for UN Peacekeeping
Greenwatch Desk
Diplomacy
2026-04-03, 9:15am
Bangladesh received a special honour from the U.S. state of Georgia in recognition of its contributions to United Nations peacekeeping missions worldwide.
According to an ISPR press release, a resolution was presented to Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Tuesday, acknowledging the professionalism and dedication of Bangladeshi peacekeepers.
Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp handed over the resolution during a State Senate session.
It was adopted with bipartisan support, praising Bangladesh’s significant global role in peacekeeping. The initiative was led by State Senator Sheikh Rahman.
Earlier, the Army Chief met Governor Kemp to discuss issues of mutual interest, including military cooperation, reports BSS.
The Army Chief has been on an official visit to the United States since March 28.