Bangladesh has been elected as a Vice-Chair of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the 2026 session, marking a significant reaffirmation of the country's leadership in global peace and security efforts.

The election of the PBC’s five-member bureau took place at the UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday during the organizational meeting of the Commission's 20th session.

Following a brief handover ceremony, the Bangladesh delegation officially assumed the role, joining Morocco (elected as Chair) and fellow Vice-Chairs Germany, Brazil and Croatia.

In a formal statement, Bangladesh expressed its gratitude to the 31-member Commission for their continued trust and reiterated its steadfast commitment to the UN’s peacebuilding architecture and future action plans.

The inaugural meeting was attended by the President of the UN General Assembly and the Chef de Cabinet on behalf of the Secretary-General, both of whom underscored the PBC's critical advisory role in supporting conflict-affected nations.

As a founding member of the Commission since 2005, Bangladesh has consistently maintained a prominent profile within the body, previously serving as Chair in 2012 and 2022, and as Vice-Chair in 2013 and 2023.

This latest appointment aligns with Bangladesh's long-standing status as a leading contributor of both troops and police to UN peacekeeping missions.

The PBC remains a vital intergovernmental body that bridges the gap between security and development, ensuring that countries emerging from conflict receive the sustained international support necessary to prevent a relapse into violence.