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Nikhil Gomes, RVA Bengali Service

Nikhil Gomes is a member of the Editorial Board of Radio Veritas Asia (RVA), Quezon City, Manila, Philippines. He holds a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

By Nikhil Gomes, RVA Bengali Service

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Two Bangladeshis nominated for 2023 Australian of the Year Awards

Two Bangladeshis, Shamaruh Mirza and Nazmul Hasan are among 16 people named for 2023 Australian of the Year Awards under four categories.
Asian News

Caritas Bangladesh provides aid to survivors of cyclone Sitrang

Caritas Bangladesh, the social action arm of the Catholic Church, distributed food aid to thousands of people who were affected by cyclone Sitrang in the country.
Church in Asia

The second largest Marian pilgrimage celebrated in Bangladesh

One of the most popular Marian pilgrimages was held at the Mary, Queen of Fatima Shrine at St. Leo’s Church in the Mymensingh diocese in Bangladesh's northeastern Sherpur district on October 28.
Asian News

Bangladesh: 7 dead, thousands hit by Cyclone Sitrang

The front of the cyclone, which originated in the Bay of Bengal, hit the Barisal, Chittagong coast near Bhola in Bangladesh on October 24.
Asian News

In Bangladesh, after COVID-19, people suffer from dengue

The new specter for Bangladesh is dengue fever, raising this year's death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 110.
Asian News

Bangladesh's religious leaders work on preventing violent extremism

On October 19, a group of religious leaders of different religions held a workshop on preventing violent extremism in Rajshahi City, in the northern part of Bangladesh,
Church in Asia

Catholic tribal leader dies after brutal attack in Bangladesh

A Bangladeshi Catholic politician who was attacked by a group of political opponents last month died on October 8. He was 48.
Church in Asia

Bangladesh diocesan priests’ fraternity holds annual retreat on Synodality

The Bangladesh Diocesan Priests’ Fraternity (BDPF) held its annual retreat on synodality in two groups at the Christo Jyoti (light) Pastoral Center in the northern part of the country from September 26 to October 8.
History

World Food Day

World Food Day is celebrated every October 16 to promote global awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and to highlight the need to ensure healthy diets for all.
Asian News

Bangladesh: Stern movements needed to safeguard ethnic minorities

Bangladesh's ethnic minorities' rights are to be promoted and protected together with their habitats by a strong movement, say Human rights activists.

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