Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training explained

Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training
Formation:1999
Headquarters:Rajendrapur Cantonment, Gazipur, Bangladesh
Region Served:Bangladesh
Language:Bengali
Leader Title:Commandant
Leader Name:Major General Mohammed Saidul Islam
Website:Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training

Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training or BIPSOT[1] is a military owned and operated institution that trains the Bangladeshi military and police personnel on peacekeeping in UN missions. It is located in Rajendrapur Cantonment, Gazipur, Bangladesh.[2] [3] It also trains military personnel of friendly nations.[4]

Currently the commandant of BIPSOT is Major General Mohammed Saidul Islam.[5]

History

The institute was formed in June 1999 by the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League Government.[6] In 2011, Ban Ki-moon, secretary-general of the UN, visited the institute and noted the role of Bangladeshi Peacekeepers in UN missions.[7] In 2016, The Royal Thai Army expressed interest to use the institute.[8] The language lab of the institute provides training in foreign languages such as French.[9] It has trained more than 10,000 Bangladeshi peacekeepers.[10]

Notes and References

  1. News: Bangladesh Army Maj Gen to be deputy force commander of UN peacekeepers in Darfur. bdnews24.com. 4 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Khan. Saleh Uddin. Waheduzzaman. Syed. Military. Banglapedia. 4 November 2016.
  3. Web site: Attempts Made to Alter Mandates without Consulting Host States, Says Delegate, as Fourth Committee Continues Review of United Nations Peacekeeping. reliefweb.int. ReliefWeb. 4 November 2016. English. 22 October 2016.
  4. News: Bangladesh formulating national peacekeeping strategy, says Hasina. bdnews24.com. 4 November 2016.
  5. Web site: Present Setup - BIPSOT. 2021-11-29. www.bipsot.net.
  6. News: New military equipment purchase underway. The Daily Star. 4 November 2016. 25 December 2014.
  7. News: Iyer. L. Ramnarayan. Bangladesh's diplomatic role in UN Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding. Saudi Gazette. 4 November 2016. 27 March 2016.
  8. News: Royal Thai Army wants peacekeeping training in Bangladesh. bdnews24.com. 4 November 2016.
  9. News: UN keen to take more Bangladeshi peacekeepers. The Daily Star. 4 November 2016. 16 September 2015.
  10. Web site: UN News - Bangladesh offers lessons on climate change and disaster risks – Ban. UN News Service Section. United Nations News Service Section. 4 November 2016. 14 November 2011.