Sumon Corraya is a journalist based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He covers issues in the Christian community and other faith issues of Bangladesh.

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Q & A with Sr. Shikha Laetitia Gomes, seeking more representation for nuns in Bangladesh

Sr. Shikha Laetitia Gomes' dream for Bangladesh's Holy Cross College is for the students to "be the bearers of touch and remove the darkness of the world, opening a new horizon and establishing peace."

Monday Starter: African sisters honored for contributing to continent's development

A number of African women were recognized at the Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society and Pastoral Life for their contribution to the continent's development. 

Q & A with Sr. Pierina Cecilia Das on being a Catholic teacher in a Muslim country

In Muslim-majority Bangladesh, Shanti Rani Sisters run St. Francis Xavier High School, recently gifted with a new building, thanks to a prominent alumnus. GSR spoke with the school's headmaster, Sr. Pierina Cecilia Das.

Monday Starter: Bangladesh sisters take part in synod process

Nearly 50 Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate in Dhaka, Bangladesh, participated in a parish synodal event. "As nuns, we want to make people more active in the church," Sr. Chandana Rozario said.