SR 834: Bangladeshi Peacekeepers in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Bangladesh's long history of contributing personnel to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations since 1988, noting that Bangladesh has taken part in 63 missions across 43 countries and deployed more than 200,000 uniformed personnel, mostly from the Bangladesh Army. The resolution states that at least 174 Bangladeshi peacekeepers have died and more than 280 have been injured in these missions. It formally commends the people of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Army for their service, expresses gratitude to peacekeepers, and offers condolences to the families of those who died, including Bangladeshi American families living in Georgia. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally recognizes and commends the people of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Army for their contributions to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.
• Expresses the Senate's respect and gratitude toward Bangladeshi peacekeepers who have served, and honors those who died in the line of duty.
• Conveys sympathy to the families of fallen peacekeepers, including those living in Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

The resolution primarily honors the people of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Army, but it also speaks directly to Bangladeshi Americans living in Georgia, including families of peacekeepers who died or were injured in United Nations missions.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but serves as an official statement of recognition from the Georgia Senate. It provides symbolic acknowledgment to Bangladeshi Americans in Georgia and the sacrifices made by peacekeepers from Bangladesh in UN missions worldwide.

• The whereas clauses describe Bangladesh's peacekeeping record: 63 UN missions across 43 countries and over 200,000 personnel deployed since 1988.
• States that about 6,000 Bangladeshi peacekeepers currently serve in eight ongoing missions, with at least 174 killed and more than 280 injured.
• The resolved clauses formally commend Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Army and express gratitude and condolences to peacekeepers and their families.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press for distribution.

1. 2026-03-25Senate Passed/Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-25Senate Third Read (Senate)
3. 2026-03-23Senate Read Second Time (Senate)
4. 2026-03-20Senate Committee Favorably Reported (Senate)
5. 2026-02-24Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
6. 2026-02-20Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)Primary sponsor
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)

1. PassedSenate voteMarch 25, 2026

   48 yea, 0 nay (1 not voting, 5 absent)

   Adoption: Senate Vote #815

• Bangladesh
• United Nations peacekeeping
• Senate resolution
• Bangladeshi Americans in Georgia