Prayer Points
Country Information
Once part of ancient Bengal, Bangladesh has a long history of kingdoms, Mughal influence, and British colonial rule before becoming East Pakistan in 1947 and later gaining independence in 1971. Its culture is rich in poetry, music, art, and devotion to family values, blending Islamic traditions with centuries-old Bengali heritage.
Christianity came to Bengal in the 16th century through Portuguese missionaries. It was later reinforced by Baptist leaders such as William Carey in the late 1700s, who translated the Bible into Bengali and spread education. Despite this, Christians remain a tiny minority. Today, Bangladeshi Christian teenagers face immense struggles, including discrimination, social exclusion, and a lack of opportunity.
Divisions among Christian denominations and a lack of unity within the Church have weakened their influence, leaving young Christian Believers vulnerable to isolation and pressure to abandon their faith. For Christianity to survive in Bangladesh, Believers must return to biblical unity (John 17:21), discipleship (Matthew 28:19-20), and holiness (1 Peter 1:16), becoming light in a society that often overlooks them.

