Saifuddin Sabuj, a media personality in Bangladesh and former producer of Radio Veritas Asia's Bengali Service, died on April 13 due to complications brought about by diabetes. He was 48 years old.
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Bangladesh has released its guidelines for the clergy and the faithful on the observance of Holy Week liturgies and rituals amid the new coronavirus pandemic.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Bangladesh has issued guidelines for members of the clergy and the faithful on how to avoid the spread of the new coronavirus disease, or COVID-19.
The Diocese of Rajshahi in Bangladesh has offered 24 Masses round the clock starting March 28 to pray for an end to the spread of the new coronavirus disease.
Cardinal Patrick D'Rozario, Archbishop of Dhaka, has issued a call this week for everyone to cooperate in the fight against the spread of the new coronavirus disease.
At least two dioceses in Bangladesh have already started holding online religious services for those who are unable to go to church amid the outbreak of the new coronavirus disease.
Pope Francis met religious leaders of different faiths at an Interreligious and Ecumenical Meeting for Peace in Dhaka in 2017. During the event he also blessed a group of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar. (Photos by Joe Torres)
