Salesians in Bangladesh should deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, strengthen community life, and renew their commitment to serving poor and young people, said Fr Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, during his maiden visit to the country.

Fr Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, arrived in Bangladesh on October 9 for his maiden visit, marking a milestone in the Salesian mission, which began there 15 years ago. He was accompanied by Fr Thathi Reddy Vijay Bhaskar, SDB, Secretary to the Rector Major.

Around 30 formators and rectors of practical trainees and college brothers from the Salesian Provinces of Mumbai (INB) and Panjim (INP) gathered at Don Bosco, Koregaon Park, Pune, for a two-day meeting on October 4–5 to deepen their understanding of the Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis et Studiorum and renew their commitment to the integral formation and accompaniment of young Salesians.