Duchess of Edinburgh Sophie visits BIPSOT to see women's role in peacekeeping

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh and a member of the British royal family, visited the Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training (BIPSOT) on Monday (November 9). The visit was to see first-hand Bangladesh's contribution to United Nations peacekeeping operations and the role of women peacekeepers.

During the visit, she met Bangladeshi women peacekeepers and learned about their contribution to peacekeeping operations.

Bangladesh is one of the world's leading troop-contributing countries. The country has long sent large numbers of personnel to United Nations peacekeeping missions.

Bangladeshi women are also playing an increasingly important role in peacekeeping missions, with their presence growing from field duties to various levels of leadership.

The Duchess of Edinburgh made the visit to highlight the contribution of women peacekeepers to peace and security around the world.

Sophie is the wife of Prince Edward, the younger brother of Britain's King Charles III.

She arrived in Bangladesh on Monday on a three-day visit.