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Nikhil Gomes, RVA News

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 News

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.
Church in Asia

Bangladesh diocese celebrates Holy Childhood Day

The Pontifical Mission Society (PMS) in the Diocese of Rajshahi in Bangladesh celebrated Holy Childhood Day for the children from Saint Rita’s Church in northern Bangladesh at Mothurapur on October 2, 2022.
Asian News

Bangladesh Episcopal interreligious dialogue office greets Hindus on Durga Puja festival

The Episcopal Commission for Christian Unity and Interreligious Dialogue, Bangladesh greets Hindus celebrating the Durga Puja (festival) in the Indian subcontinent.
History

World Teachers' Day

Every year, World Teachers' Day is celebrated globally on October 5 to honor and pay tribute to all teachers.
Church in Asia

Bangladesh Catholic Church hosts pastoral workshop on child protection

The Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Bangladesh (CBCB) held a workshop on safeguarding children on September 30.
Asian News

Bangladesh welcomes government’s child safety initiative

Bangladeshi people welcomed a government initiative to better protect children by recruiting 6,000 new social workers, bringing the workforce from 3,000 to 9,000.
Asian News

Bangladesh: Hindu pilgrims' boat tragedy claims 51 lives, dozens missing

The incident happened in the Panchgarh district in the far north of the country. Several families were on their way to a temple for the Mahalaya Hindu festival.
Asian News

Bangladesh: UN official visits Dhakeshwari Temple on International Day of Peace

The visit aimed to highlight the importance of cultural diversity and harmony and the hope of peaceful celebrations this year.

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