Bangladesh

Holy Cross Brothers laid the foundation for a technical school, hostel, and Brothers' Residence on November 10, 2024, as part of a project to provide Indigenous students with education, skills, and a safe, nurturing community environment.

As the only Catholic priest teaching at the public university, which serves around 50,000 students, Father De Rozario sees his role as both a teacher and a bridge-builder.

The Supreme Committee of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS), a global network of prayer and charity at the pope's service, has appointed Oblate Archbishop Bejoy Nicephorus D'Cruze as a member.

In the wake of severe flooding that has wreaked havoc across Bangladesh, Bishop Gervas Rozario of the Rajshahi Diocese has issued an urgent appeal for aid to support the millions affected by the disaster.

Bangladesh's government has fallen and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana fled aboard a military helicopter on August 5 amid fresh anti-government protests.

William Nokrek, a 30-year-old Bangladeshi youth leader and international president of Pax Romana (Roman Peace), believes that Catholic youths need guidance to strengthen their spiritual and personal growth.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Bangladesh held a Synod and Synodality Seminar at the CBCB Centre in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, from June 27 to 29.

At least 16 fatalities were reported across 19 districts, more than 173,000 homes were destroyed, and over 3.7 million people were seriously impacted.

As many as 8 diocesan seminarians were ordained deacons in Bangladesh at Holy Spirit Major Seminary in Banani, Dhaka on May 24.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina meet with Archbishop Kevin S. Randall, the Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See to Bangladesh at her official residence in Ganabhaban on May 12, 2024.

The Catholic Church in Bangladesh observed the 58th World Communication Day, themed "Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Towards a Fully Human Communication."

The bishop humbly requested the community's prayers for him and the Church in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Holy Spirit Major Seminary celebrates its 50th foundation anniversary at Banani in Dhaka on April 19.

The Bangladesh Catholic Students' Movement's National Executive Committee (BCSM) has been conducting several workshops on life and career orientations for students.

“We search for possibilities of working together in the field of drug treatment in Bangladesh,” Brother Nirmal Francis Gomes

The purpose of this training is to hone skills in leadership development, Arpon Adrian Gomes, General Secretary of the Bangladesh Catholic Students Movement (BCSM), told RVA News.

"As stewards of the earth, it is incumbent upon us to nurture and safeguard our planet," remarked Bishop Rozario.

Notre Dame University Bangladesh, a beacon of education and inclusivity, marked International Women's Day with a vibrant celebration aimed at promoting gender diversity in the realm of technology.

"Today is the day to thank and appreciate our almighty God, as this educational institution has crossed 75 years of teaching with pride," Father Hemanto said.

Caritas Bangladesh, Dhaka Region, has been implementing "Long-Term Educational Support to the Children of the Unidentified Dead Workers of Rana Plaza.”