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Construction took almost seven years with 14,000 workers. The government fully financed the project, carried out by Chinese firms. Thanks to the infrastructure, the GDP of the southern regions is expected to increase by more than 2 per cent.

Pope Francis appointed him yesterday. Hailing from the Diocese of Rajshahi, he says, "It is a grace from God for me to be entrusted with the responsibility of bishop."

The refugees want to be repatriated to Rakhine State, which they fled in 2017 following attacks by Myanmar’s military. Feeling forgotten by the international community, they urge the UN to intervene. Bangladeshi minister bemoans the lack of progress on the issue of repatriation.

Several districts on the border with the Indian states of Assam and Meghalaya have been hit. Homes and crops suffer damages. Food and drinking water are in short supply. Schools and educational facilities run by religious have been hit just a few days before secondary school exams. The government is sending aid; Caritas Bangladesh is also active.

A fire caused the tragedy. Nine firefighters were also among the victims. The company that owns the warehouse did not state whether chemicals were also stored.

The prelate warns the faithful and credit unions that the latter’s original goals are distorted if the former are not properly informed. Some 50 credit unions operate in the dioceses of Rajshahi and Dinajpur. Domestic migrants are made to feel welcome.

The CBCB marked the milestone of half a century in the service of the Catholic communities in the country with a ceremony in Dhala. The contribution of schools and social services for all. A commitment equality and enhance recognition of female leadership in the life of the Church.

In a meeting with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, the Bangladeshi leader expressed concerns about 1.1 million Rohingya refugees, stuck for years in Cox's Bazar. Myanmar authorities have said that they will repatriate the displaced, but the latter want guarantees on their right to citizenship. Meanwhile, those who fled to India are now moving to Bangladesh.

The accused are blamed for a number of crimes, including money laundering. The People's Commission issues white paper that names a deputy commissioner and police officers guilty of inciting sectarian violence. Extremist imam rejects the document.

Law enforcement officials have taken an interest in the problems of the religious minority. In a meeting there was an exchange in which the faithful said they want to live in peace with Muslims, even though hate speech often comes from the mosque.

Three novices of the LHC Sisters professed their vows in St. Peter's Cathedral a few days ago. For the superior, the desire for consecrated life stems from daily relationships and detachment from the values of modernity and social networks. The return to the village of Sister Sumali Cecilia Tripura, welcomed with dances and flowers by the entire community.

Promoted by the Bishops’ Conference, the event brought together participants from all of the country’s dioceses. “Even though Christians are a minority in this country, we must be strong,” said Archbishop of Dhaka Bejoy D’Cruze. “Interreligious dialogue is an important part of this.”