Diplomatic Desk:
Business In Bangladesh Editor Engr. Mohammad Shajibul-Al-Rajib, participated in The Embassy of the Holy See-Vatican diplomatic reception hosted by H.E. Archbishop Kevin S. Randall, Apostolic Nuncio in Bangladesh, in celebration of the National Day on Wednesday (6 May, 2026).
Attending the ceremony, he expressed his sincere gratitude to H.E. Archbishop Kevin S. Randall, Apostolic Nuncio in Bangladesh. Thanking the Vatican Embassy for the invitation, he said that such an event plays an important role in strengthening the mutual relations between the two countries.
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Zahir Uddin Swapan, who was present as the chief guest at the event, said that The relationship between Bangladesh and the Holy See is founded on the common values of peace, mutual respect and human compassion. This partnership advances our common goals of religious harmony, interfaith dialogue and human welfare.
The Minister further said that Catholic educational institutions, hospitals and social organizations in Bangladesh have long been making important contributions to serving the remote and underprivileged communities of the country. The government deeply acknowledges this contribution.
In his speech at the event, Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Kevin S. Randall Highlighting the various social contributions of the Catholic community in Bangladesh, he said that the Catholic Church is running five hospitals, 80 medical clinics, 12 maternity care centers and four nursing schools for the nearly 400,000 Christian population in the country. In addition, there is a university, a teacher training college, 22 colleges and higher secondary schools, 91 schools and junior high schools, 215 primary schools and 413 kindergartens.
He said, “In Bangladesh, we are educating more Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist students than Christians. Our goal is to work for the welfare of humanity without discrimination of religion, caste or ideology.”
Ambassadors, diplomats, government officials, businessmen and dignitaries from various countries also participated in the event.
