Bangladesh Army's advance team leaves for Haiti to join gang suppression force

A 50-member advance team from five Bangladesh Army contingents left the country for Haiti on Thursday to join the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), authorised by the United Nations Security Council.

Before their departure, Chief of General Staff of the Bangladesh Army Lieutenant General Md Mainur Rahman met the personnel at Army Headquarters in Dhaka in the morning.

During the meeting, he provided guidance on maintaining professionalism, discipline, vigilance and security while performing duties in the mission area, according to a statement issued by the Bangladesh Army.

The deployment marks another step in Bangladesh’s continued contribution to international peace and security, reflecting its commitment to global peace, the statement said.

The Bangladesh Army said it remained committed to representing the country on the international stage with professionalism, courage and a dedication to peace.