Nikhil Gomes, RVA Bengali Service

A new report says that climate change increases physical and mental health issues.

A Bangladeshi Cardinal called on pilgrims at a Marian shrine "to do whatever it takes to unite the society," calling such actions "a pilgrimage of life."

The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is an UN-recognized international day observed annually on November 2. The day draws attention to the low global conviction rate for violent crimes against journalists and media workers, estimated at only one in every ten cases.

Bangladesh Bishop Gervas Rozario of Rajshahi called on the youth to be witnesses to the truth, good works and the experience of Jesus.

In Bangladesh and the Indian State of West Bengal, Hindus celebrate the Durga puja on October 15.

Caritas Bangladesh, the social action arm of the Catholic Church, has officially closed a month-long campaign for the “Season of Creation,” which began on September 1.

A new book written by Bangladeshi Cardinal Patrick D'Rozario was released by Archbishop of Bejoy N. D'Cruze of Dhaka at the Catholic Bishops' Conference (CBCB) Center in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, on October 1.