Sumon Corraya

The Nuncio George Kocherry delivers the "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" cross to Dr. Benedict Alo D'Rozario and the widow of the jurist Promod Mankin. It is the first time that two Bangladeshi laity receive this honor, the highest recognition granted by the Vatican. Their commitment "was of enormous impact for the Church and for Bangladeshi society."

The 88-year-old priest decided to return to the United States for health reasons and after receiving death threats from Islamic extremists. A defender of the tribal north of the country, he has published hymns and prayers in the Garo language. He founded at least 30 schools to give children an education.

The two killed on 13 August were both natives of Bangladesh. They were gunned down in Queens while they were returning from the mosque. Msgr. Gervas Rozario, Bishop of Rajshahi: "We condemn the murder in the strongest possible way. Those who spread hatred against religion must be stopped".

Catholic volunteers deliver about 50 Euros and a package with items for personal hygiene to 1,650 families. The country is facing the worst floods in 10 years. Three million people affected, more than 15 thousand homes destroyed. Launch of an information campaign against infections and epidemics.

The districts of Gulshan and Banani, home to embassies and international offices, inaugurate new bus and rickshaws dedicated exclusively to residents. The attack at Holy Artisan Bakery Cafe "shocked tourists and investors, who are now afraid. That's why we will do everything to reassure them".

Hasnat Karim and Tahmid Hasib are in jail in protective custody. They are accused of having directed the attack on the cafe in the diplomatic district of the capital. The first is a former teacher of one of the most prestigious private universities of Dhaka; the second fled from Canada last year.

Students, teachers and employees of schools respond en masse to authorities' call. The event took place exactly one month after the Dhaka massacre, which resulted in 20 victims. Minister of Education: "We need to create a movement of social resistance".

Entire villages submerged by floodwaters, crops destroyed. Numerous rivers break their banks. regional director of Caritas: "I was on the banks of the Brahmaputra and saw thousands of people waiting for help." The government has begun distributing food and aid.

The language organization has to update security procedures in all schools. Smooth running of English exams guaranteed, for high schools.

The "Storm 26" operation lasted about an hour. It involves special forces, police and anti-terrorism agents. Yesterday evening the police were attacked by grenades by militants shouting "Allahu Akbar" and returned fire in a blitz. It is the first anti-terrorist operation since Dhaka massacre.

Jewel Areng is the youngest member of Parliament and is also the only Catholic. He has won in the constituency left vacant after the death of his father. His parent was Minister for Social Welfare and was well respected among Muslims. The local Church hopes the new deputy will follow his father's footsteps and work for the good of the population.

The organizations receive money since 2012. The funds come from the Middle East countries - such as Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia - and the UK. Islamist groups have opened schools, madrassas, hospitals and training centers. At least 231 associations bankrolled terrorism, with 500 thousand employees throughout the country.