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OMI JPIC Bangladesh: Reception Honoring New Leadership May 18th, 2026

(Contributed by Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI, OMI Bangladesh)

The Khasi-Garo indigenous community of Kulaura, Bangladesh arranged a warm and colorful reception program in honor of their newly elected Member of Parliament, Shaukatul Islam Shuku, Moulvibazar-2 (Kulaura) seat.

The program was organized by KUBORAJ Inter Punjee Development Association and supported by OMI JPIC Bangladesh. It took place at the St. Eugene Human Formation and Development Center, Lokhipur.

The event was marked by vibrant performances, traditional attire, and speeches expressing the hopes, aspirations and calls for the rights to development and progress of Khasi-Garo people in the region. The MP assured his cooperation in addressing Khasi- Garo indigenous issues and rights.

Ms. Flora Bably Talang, Khasi women leader, Protush Askra, Present of KUBORAJ Association, Fr. Joseph Gomes, OMI (Formal JPIC coordinator), Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI, JPIC Bangladesh coordinator, Khasi-Garo & Church Leaders, and 300 Khasi Garo Punjee people attended the program.

OMI Bangladesh: Indigenous Leaders & Local Government March 16th, 2026

Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI JPIC director in Bangladesh attended a meeting with indigenous leaders and local government officers at the Local Government administrative level in Kulaura Upozilla, Moulvibazar, Bangladesh.

The meeting centered on sharing and getting positive support from the government related to the overall development of the indigenous Khasi and Garo people in Kulaura. The meeting was also to get an update on the present situation and issues impacting indigenous peoples in the Khasi- Garo villages. The meeting was organized by Kapeeng Foundation.

Returning to Roots: Fr. Valentine Talang’s Heartfelt Visit to Rajshahi Diocese, Bangladesh October 9th, 2025

(Contributed by Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI – OMI Bangladesh)

Fr. Ronald Abad, OMI from the Philippines and I visited St. Paul’s parish, Rajshahi Diocese, Bangladesh. The Santal Indigenous community welcomed us with their traditional customs.

I did my first priestly ministry in this parish in 2010. People were so happy to see us after such a long time. Fr. Ronald came to preach at our annual retreat this year and was pleased to visit our OMI Missions.