Dhaka, May 19 -- Bangladesh has underscored the need for enhanced political backing, sufficient resources and modern capabilities for United Nations peacekeeping missions to better protect civilians amid escalating conflicts and evolving global security challenges.

Speaking at a UN side event titled "Dialogue to De-escalate: How United Nations Military Peacekeepers Protect Civilians through Dialogue and Engagement" at the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN, Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury said peacekeepers continue to play a crucial role in safeguarding civilians in increasingly complex conflict environments.

He identified geopolitical tensions, rapid technological advancements and funding shortages as major obstacles to ef...