Nikhil Gomes, RVA Bengali Service

Cardinal Michael Felix Czerny SJ, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, expressed deep concern over the prolonged suffering of Rohingya refugees and internal migrants during a press conference at the CBCB Centre in Dhaka on November 4.

Cardinal Michael Felix Czerny, S.J., Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (Vatican City State), visited the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar to observe ongoing humanitarian efforts and express solidarity with the displaced Rohingya community.

The Bangladesh Diocesan Priests’ Fraternity (BDPF) held its annual retreat in two groups from September 15 to 27 at the Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Dhaka. Themed “Priest with Jesus, on the Path of Mother Mary,” the retreat was directed by Father Markus Murmu and drew the participation of 171 diocesan priests, including four bishops.

Divine Mercy Hospital, the largest project of the Christian Co-Operative Credit Union Ltd. (popularly known as Dhaka Credit), has launched a free shuttle bus service to make hospital access easier for patients and their families.

The 6th International Mime Festival at the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of the University of Dhaka saw the official launch of a new book titled “Echoes of Silence: Exploring the Timeless Art of Mime”, written by Dr. Father Tapan Camillus De Rozario, a Catholic priest and professor at the University of Dhaka.

On September 20, the restored Colombo’s Historic Tomb and the Moorish Gateway were officially inaugurated at the Wari Christian Cemetery in Narinda, Old Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Caritas Chattogram Region commemorated the Season of Creation with a meaningful and prayerful gathering at its regional conference hall, underscoring the urgent need to protect the environment and foster peace with nature on September 14.

The Diocese of Rajshahi held its annual Pastoral Assembly from September 11 to 13 at the Christo Jyoti Pastoral Center, drawing 208 participants including diocesan clergy, religious, and lay representatives.

Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, concluded his official visit to Bangladesh with a heartfelt appeal for mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration among religious communities.

The Catholic Church in Bangladesh hosted a landmark international conference on interreligious dialogue and harmony at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in Agargaon, Dhaka, on September 9.