Nikhil Gomes, RVA Bengali Service

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, bishop of the Diocese of Kalookan, Philippines, and vice president of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences, led a seminar on synodality for Church leaders in Bangladesh from May 2 to 3.

Media professionals have been urged to draw greater attention to the growing challenges faced by climate migrants in southwestern Bangladesh.

The Department of English at Notre Dame University Bangladesh (NDUB) in Dhaka celebrated Shakespeare Day on April 23, bringing together scholars, students, and literature enthusiasts to honor the enduring legacy of William Shakespeare.

Caritas Bangladesh’s Mymensingh Region recently conducted a youth formation training, bringing together more than 40 participants at its regional auditorium in Mymensingh, north-central Bangladesh, from April 19 to 21.

On April 20, more than 500 Bibles were distributed to children, youth, and parents at St. Joseph’s Church in Diocese of Rajshahi, in northwestern Bangladesh, through a joint initiative of Corner Stone Church and the Bible Society of Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh Christian Association organized a human chain and rally in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka on March 31, calling for a government holiday on Easter Sunday.

On March 25, Pope Leo XIV erected a new diocese in Bangladesh, appointing Fr. Paul Gomes, a priest of the Diocese of Rajshahi and currently Rector of the Holy Spirit Major Seminary in Banani, Dhaka, as its first bishop.

The Diocese of Rajshahi in northwestern Bangladesh organized its Annual Gathering and Faith Pilgrimage for persons with disabilities from March 12 to 15 at Christ the King of Peace Church in Chandpukur.

Caritas Bangladesh marked Caritas Sunday with the launch of its Lenten campaign on March 15 at its central office in Dhaka, bringing together Church leaders, representatives of different religions, and staff members for a day of prayer and reflection.

Caritas Bangladesh, the humanitarian and social development arm of the Catholic Church in the country, observed International Women’s Day with a renewed call for equality at its central office in Dhaka on March 8.