UN police adviser praises Bangladesh police

Appreciating Bangladesh Police for their professionalism and capacity to help maintain world peace, Police Adviser of the United Nations (UN) and Police Division Director Luis Carrilho has lauded the contribution and outstanding performance of Bangladesh Police in the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission.

He made the remarks while holding a bilateral meeting with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Benazir Ahmed at the UN headquarters in New York on Friday, said a Police Headquarters press release on Saturday, reports BSS.

The two police high ups fruitfully discussed various issues related to mutual interest.

The UN police chief mentioned that Bangladesh is one of the major contributors of police personnel to the UN peacekeeping operations.

He acknowledged the glorious contribution of the Bangladesh Police Force in peacekeeping and praised the professionalism and efficiency of the policemen.

Lu-s Carrilho appreciated the high level of professionalism and sense of responsibility, as he had seen in East Timor and Haiti, when he was Police Commissioner there.

He also praised Bangladesh Police members’ professionalism working in UN Peacekeeping Mission Mali and DR Congo.