Bangladesh Unrest Sparks Violence Against Christians

8/22/2024   (VOM)

Political violence has escalated in Bangladesh, resulting in the resignation and flight of Prime Minister Sheik Hasina and at least 95 deaths on a single day (August 4) in the capital city, Dhaka. There are reports of increased targeted attacks against Christians as a result. In one case, a church was attacked by an armed crowd that damaged vehicles and tried to set fire to the building early one morning. According to another report, several individual Christians in a northern district were attacked.

Please pray…

• Pray for peace and political stability in Bangladesh and that the new government will respect the religious freedom of Christians and other non-Muslims.

• Pray for the protection of Christian brothers and sisters who have been targeted by extremist groups taking advantage of the country’s chaos.

• Pray that Christians in Bangladesh will remain strong in their commitment to Jesus and not lose heart.