Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday strongly condemned terrorist attacks on UN peacekeepers, saying such acts are serious crimes against international peace and humanity.

In a statement, Prof Yunus expressed deep shock and sorrow over the deaths and injuries of Bangladesh Army peacekeepers in a drone attack by terrorists on a UN peacekeeping base in the Abyei area of Sudan.

"I am deeply saddened by the martyrdom of six of our brave peacekeepers and the injury of eight others while they were performing the noble duty of maintaining peace and stability," he said. "Bangladesh's contribution to UN peacekeeping missions is well recognised worldwide. This sacrifice is both a matter of national pride and deep g...