Sumon Corraya

The late archbishop of Dhaka was a cultured and affable man. He received a gold chain for his deeds during Bangladesh’s liberation war. Believers venerate him as a saint, and wait for the miracle needed for beatification to happen.

One of the country’s most important parishes, Tejgaon, is behind the initiative. Pastor calls for strenghtening the bonds of the sacrament. Couples often don't celebrate anniversaries because of their busy life. Catholic man says he and his wife came “with a heart full of joy”.

Locked down in their universities, students have had problems finding basic necessities. The Bangladeshi government is preventing them from returning from China, whilst the country's economy is experiencing the first negative repercussions of the epidemic.

About 400 Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army militants destroyed the church and 25 Christian homes. Harassed women and girls; elders beaten. “We are Christians from birth. We ask to be recognized as such ". Pope Francis in Bangladesh met the refugees, "but we were not invited".

The Third Order Regular of St Francis has been present in Bangladesh for 25 years. In Dinajpur a hostel hosts 50 mostly non-Christian children. In Dhaka the friars help domestic migrants. “We follow the charism of Saint Francis,” said Br Francis. “People do not expect priests to be rich, but to be faithful,” he added.

The incident, which took place in Kutupalong Maga, one of the most crowded camps, has led to the transfer of 25 Christian families to a UN transit camp. Caritas Bangladesh serves people of every religion.

Fr Mintu L Palma, vicar at the Inter-diocesan Marriage Tribunal, authored the book. For one reader, the latter lays down "the pillars of a good married life: faithfulness, responsibility, honesty and patience". Card Patrick D’Rozario, head of the Church of Bangladesh, penned the preface. For the author, “rows between parents have a negative impact on children.” The book is meant “to help families”.

More than 400 youth attended the 35th National Youth Day. One student from Rajshahi said that she understands that her “life is a gift from God. It is to serve others, not myself.” University vice rector was quite impressed by the meeting. For her, young Christians can “grow through higher education.” She told young people “If you want to reach the highest positions in administration, you must prepare yourself by studying.”

Atiqul Islam is running in North Dhaka. About 300 Protestants and Catholics, clerics as well as lay people, throw their support behind the party of the country’s prime minister. Caritas Asia president backs fast-paced economic development.

The Ama Achik Rosong Museum seeks to preserve the Garo culture and the memory of the missionaries who brought them the Christian faith. The diocese has about 90,000 members and 16 parishes. Young people know little about the original culture and roots. Admission is free and the museum is open to all.

The 37-year-old clergyman was ordained on 3 January. His vocation came when others graduate from seminaries. He has worked with the youth ministry and wishes to continue as a spiritual guide for mature vocations. He also wants to help fellow Christians face societal challenges like land disputes.

The school was founded by Holy Cross missionaries. The country's first prime minister and the current president of Caritas Asia, Dr Benedict Alo D’Rozario, attended the school. The missionaries' goal is to give children a moral and spiritual education, alongside regular subjects.