Sumon Corraya

With Supreme Court confirmation, Abdul Quader Mollah, leader of the Islamic party (Jamaat-e- Islami) was hanged in the prison of Dhaka for the crimes committed during the 1971 war . His remains were handed over to the family for funeral rites. Meanwhile , his supporters attack the Hindu community .

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Bangladesh organised the event, which was held on Sunday across the country. The day brought to a close a month-long programme of teaching and studying the Sacred Scripture that began on 8 November. For Khulma bishop, "The sacred texts help to know the Creator and discover the truth."

Mgr Gervas Rozario, bishop of the Diocese of Rajshahi, told AsiaNews that "the killing of innocent civilians is intolerable" and that "people want peace." For this reason, he has called on the government and the opposition to find ways to communicate. Since January this year, 347 people have died in political unrest.

They are John Gomes ( Nationalist Party ) , lawyer , Raymond Areng ( Socialist Party ) , Professor ; Promod Mankin ( Socialist Party ) , a lawyer . Their goal is to bring the voice of the Christian minority to Parliament.

For Rosaline Costa , coordinator of Hotline Bangladesh, the country " is at the mercy of the ego of politicians." She warns that the "climate has to change, otherwise the situation will get worse". Since January, 347 people have been killed in violent clashes between political factions . Most of them are innocent citizens.

Violence degenerated during the hartal ( strike) called by the Nationalist Party to pressure the prime minister. Supporters of the government and the opposition trade homemade bombs and Molotov cocktails. Transport is paralyzed. To disperse the protesters, the police opened fire .

The President of the Episcopal Conference launches a fundraiser , the proceeds will be donated to the Filipino bishops to help the victims and survivors . The collection will start on December 1st in all the parishes , educational institutions , religious congregations , organizations, and among the faithful of the country.

At least 2 thousand Catholics attended the liturgy. One faithful affirms: "This year has made me stronger." The parish of Tejgaon was founded in 1677.

About a thousand Muslim residents in Barisla Sadar attacked and burned down the Hindu side of the village of Charaicha : the number of those killed and injured still unknown. According to the police riots were sparked by the death of the young Parvez , a Muslim , who was killed in a fight with his Hindu peers.

Violent strikes (hartal) by the country's main political parties have paralysed the country's economy. The latest episode has left 20 people dead and dozens badly burnt. As vegetable prices rise, unsold milk turns sour. Meanwhile, opposition leader Khaleda Zia and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina continue their tug-of-war ahead of next year's elections.

The three members of the Bangladesh National Party ( BNP) are accused of inciting violence . Their arrest is due to the climate of tension in recent months and in view of the 72-hour general strike scheduled for tomorrow. Clashes in Dhaka between BNP protesters and police.

Bishop George Kocherry is 68 years old and is a native of Kerala. In the past he served as secretary in the nunciatures in South Korea, Costa Rica, Nigeria , West Indies , Thailand , Singapore, Switzerland and Australia , and as a Papal representative to Ghana and Zimbabwe.