Bangladesh

by Sumon Corraya | BANGLADESH

The rite presided over by Archbishop Bejoy N. D'Cruze in St Mary's Cathedral. ‘A gift to strengthen the various activities at the service of the diocese’. From the new bishop, who is 61 years old, the invitation to the people of God to support his ministry with prayer.

by Sumon Corraya

Three cases are still pending in court following the tragedy in which over 1,000 textile workers died. At the beginning of the year, the Supreme Court intervened, ordering the judicial process to be closed by July. The victims say they were left to their own devices, while only Sohel Rana, the owner of the building, is in prison.

| 24/04/2024
| BANGLADESH
by Sumon Corraya

On the occasion of the World Day for Vocations, the 50th anniversary of the Major Seminary of the Holy Spirit, which has trained 445 priests as well as numerous religious and lay people, was celebrated. Card. D'Rozario: "A great gift from God and the heart of our local Church in Bangladesh".

| 21/04/2024
| ECCLESIA IN ASIA
by Sumon Corraya

At the centre of the controversy is a film that tells the story of a young orphaned painter raised in an ashram. He refuses the courtship of a wealthy woman because he feels like a woman in a man's body. Attacks and controversy on social media. The issues of homosexuality and gender are sensitive in Bangladesh, a Muslim-majority nation.

| 19/04/2024
| BANGLADESH
by Sumon Corraya

It was the payment of a ransom that helped free the ship, the crew were hostages of Somali pirates. The cargo ship is now on its way to Dubai escorted by EU naval forces. Work is in progress for the release of the 25 people working on the MSC Aries, which was detained by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. India demands the release of its 17 citizens on board

| 16/04/2024
| BANGLADESH
by Sumon Corraya

The prelate, who chairs the Episcopal Commission for Christian Unity and Interreligious Dialogue, released a statement to mark the end of Ramadan. In it, he says that promoting “social fraternity and world peace” is a shared task. In addition to Eid celebrations, preparations are underway for Bengali New Year on 14 April.

| 10/04/2024
| BANGLADESH
by Sumon Corraya

Win Rozario had called 911 to seek medical aid during an episode of mental breakdown. According to the family, the officers fired six gunshots at the boy. The father had emigrated from Gazipur district 10 years ago: 'I demand justice'. Dismay and protest from the local community.

| 03/04/2024
| BANGLADESH - USA
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