SR834: SR834 Bangladeshi Peacekeepers in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Bangladesh's contributions to United Nations peacekeeping missions since 1988, including the deployment of more than 200,000 uniformed personnel across 63 missions in 43 countries and the loss of at least 174 peacekeepers' lives. The resolution formally recognizes and commends the people of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Army for their sustained role in global peacekeeping, expresses respect and gratitude to peacekeepers who served, 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 make copies available 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 Georgia Senate's respect and gratitude to Bangladeshi peacekeepers who have served, including those who died in the line of duty.
• Conveys solidarity and compassion to the families of fallen peacekeepers, including those residing in Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

This resolution primarily honors Bangladeshi peacekeepers and the Bangladesh Army, and it acknowledges Bangladeshi Americans, including former Bangladesh Army members, living in Georgia. It carries no regulatory or financial effect on any Georgia agency, business, or resident.

Because this is a commendatory resolution rather than a law, it does not alter any rights, funding, or requirements in Georgia. Its practical effect is symbolic: a public, official statement from the Georgia Senate acknowledging the service and losses of Bangladeshi peacekeepers and the local Bangladeshi American community.

• The whereas clauses describe Bangladesh's role in UN peacekeeping since 1988, noting 63 missions across 43 countries and over 200,000 personnel deployed.
• The whereas clauses cite at least 174 Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed and more than 280 injured while serving.
• The first resolved clause commends the people of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Army for their peacekeeping contributions.
• The second resolved clause expresses respect, gratitude, and condolences to peacekeepers and their families, including those in Georgia.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

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

• United Nations peacekeeping
• Bangladesh
• Georgia Senate resolutions
• Bangladeshi American community