Catholic Church in Bangladesh to Host Interfaith Dialogue

The Catholic Church in Bangladesh is set to host an interfaith dialogue in September this year, aimed at fostering unity and understanding among various religious communities. Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, the Vatican Prefect for the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, shared the news during a meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in Rome on Saturday.

Cardinal Koovakad, hailing from Kerala, India, informed the Chief Adviser that the upcoming dialogue would bring together religious leaders from diverse faiths to discuss matters of mutual interest and promote interfaith harmony.

During the meeting, Professor Yunus emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue among different religious groups in Bangladesh, underscoring the country's commitment to religious coexistence. He reaffirmed the Interim Government’s dedication to safeguarding the rights of all citizens, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, or background.

The meeting was also attended by Lamiya Morshed, the government’s SDG Coordinator; Tareq Ariful Islam, Bangladesh Ambassador to the Vatican; and Rokebul Haque, Bangladesh Ambassador to Italy.