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New Bangladeshi archbishop seeks prayer, cooperation
Archbishop Howlader takes the helm in Chittagong, one of the oldest Catholic strongholds in the country
Holy Cross Archbishop Lawrence Subrato Howlader of Chittagong was installed at a simple ceremony on May 22. (Photo: Chittagong Archdiocese)
The new archbishop of Chittagong Archdiocese of Bangladesh has urged clergy, religious and laypeople to pray for him and cooperate as he plans to focus on fraternity, faith formation and development of the local Church.
“I have been called to serve God’s people through acts of sanctification, promotion of faith and guidance. I need your prayer and cooperation as I move on,” said Holy Cross Archbishop Lawrence Subrato Howlader.
Covid-19 dampens Bangla New Year, Ramadan in Bangladesh
Another lockdown puts the brake on festivities as pandemic cases surge across the country
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Pehela Boishakh is considered a strong pillar of Bangla language, culture and nationalism for native Bangalees. (File photo: Stephan Uttom/UCA News)
A surge in Covid-19 infections and deaths has forced Bangladesh’s government to declare a strict nationwide lockdown, dampening the spirit of Bangla New Year that coincided with the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan this year.
The lockdown from April 14-21 follows one from April 5-11.
The move came following a massive surge in Covid-19 infections averaging 6,500 to 7,000 cases and 60-70 deaths each day in recent weeks. The country has recorded about 698,000 cases and 9,891 deaths so far.