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Nikhil Gomes, RVA Bengali Service

Nikhil Gomes is a member of the Editorial Board of Radio Veritas Asia (RVA), Quezon City, Manila, Philippines. He holds a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

By Nikhil Gomes, RVA Bengali Service

Asian News

Bangladesh welcomes government’s child safety initiative

Bangladeshi people welcomed a government initiative to better protect children by recruiting 6,000 new social workers, bringing the workforce from 3,000 to 9,000.
Asian News

Bangladesh: Hindu pilgrims' boat tragedy claims 51 lives, dozens missing

The incident happened in the Panchgarh district in the far north of the country. Several families were on their way to a temple for the Mahalaya Hindu festival.
Asian News

Bangladesh: UN official visits Dhakeshwari Temple on International Day of Peace

The visit aimed to highlight the importance of cultural diversity and harmony and the hope of peaceful celebrations this year.
Church in Asia

Jewish Rabbi in Kazakhstan urges religious leaders to promote peace

A Jewish rabbi stressed the role of religious leaders in promoting peace in the world.
History

International Day of Peace

International Day of Peace: September 21
We all need to work towards a world free of racism and racial discrimination and a world where compassion and empathy overcome suspicion and hatred.
Church in Asia

Bangladesh’s Sylhet diocese calls for walking together in faith

The Diocese of Sylhet in eastern Bangladesh called for "walking together in Christian faith and quality education" during its 11th diocesan pastoral assembly.
Vatican News

Anglican Bishop of Kazakhstan: "Let us work together for peacebuilding"

Interfaith leaders gathered in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, from 14 to 15 September to explore common grounds in the world and traditional religions in the search for the promotion of world peace.
Asian News

Kazakhstan: Pope prays for all the war-stricken areas of the world, including Ukraine

He urged everyone to come to the aid of those who suffer and to insist that genuine efforts be made to achieve peace, noting also that these days there have been reports of outbreaks of violence in the Caucasus region.
History

International Day of Democracy

International Day of Democracy: September 15
Peace, prosperity, and freedom are the blessings of every democracy.
Vatican News

Pope urges prayers for visit to Kazakhstan for a "peace pilgrimage"

In St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis noted that on September 13, he begins a three-day visit to that central Asian country to participate in a gathering of heads of the world and traditional religions.

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