Attacks against Christians in Bangladesh are on the rise in the wake of political upheaval.
Attacks against Christians in Bangladesh are on the rise in the wake of political upheaval.
Jan. 23, 2025 | Bangladesh

Family Loses Everything in Attack on Home

[8] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Monoara and her family.

When protests forced the resignation of the prime minister in August 2024, Islamist groups took advantage of the lack of police presence across the country to attack the Christian minority. Attackers have looted and destroyed churches and targeted Christians’ homes. Monoara, 75; her daughter, Salma, and her granddaughter, 14, were among those who were attacked. On Aug. 5, they escaped from their home and watched from the nearby jungle as their belongings were carried away or destroyed by an extremist mob. “I thought that was my last day,” Monoara recalled. “I was so sad, but after a while I started to say, ‘Thank you, Jesus.’ I am very grateful to the Lord because he saved me and preserved my family. Despite losing all our belongings, we have life, and as he took away, he can give again as he did with Job.” These sisters in Christ continue to host prayer meetings as they recover from the attack.

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  • O yes, Monoara, He can give again and will give to You His blessings, favor, mercy, safety, abundance and peace. And you , your daughter, and grand daughter will be a light to your adversaries, showing the way to Christ. May it be so in Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • Father God, I lift up my sisters in Christ in Bangladesh Monoara, Salma and her daughter and all those who have lost so much. Please comfort these believers' hearts with Your peace and joy and please provide for all of their needs. Thank you for Monoara's amazing witness of gratefulness and bless her and her family beyond measure in Jesus Name Amen!
    Sarah H - USA
  • Thank you Father for Manoara's faith !

    We ask Father that whatever the enemy has meant for evil will be turned around for her and her family in Jesus name.
    Michael O - USA
  • Thank you Father for Monoara's steadfast faith even as she. Lost all her earthly possessions. The attackers could not take away her trust in your goodness. Thank you for sparing the lives of her and her family..
    We trust you to provide for their needs.
    We pray for stability in the government so the police can prevent such attacks
    IJN, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Lord God, Our hearts break for Your saints in Bangladesh who were attacked last August and are still recovering from their horrific experience. Please be with Monoara, Salma and Monoara's granddaughter. Heal them and restore to them what they lost. Continue to bless their prayer meetings. May Your Name be praised in Bangladesh!
    Roberta V - USA
  • Gracias Padre, porque, como Tus hijas Monoara y su hija y nieta, podemos ver Tu mano en toda situación, sin importar que tan terrible pueda parecer. Gracias por su fe, y pedimos que sigas protegiendo sus vidas y fortaleciendolas en medio de toda la incertidumbre en Bangladesh, y que puedan seguir ministrando y haciendo Tu voluntad, para Tu gloria.
    Gonzalo Felipe M - Chile
  • Dear Lord,

    As stated; Despite losing all our belongings, we have life, and as he took away, he can give again as he did with Job."� These sisters in Christ continue to host prayer meetings as they recover from the attack. Provide them with courage and faith, and allow that light to reach those that oppose You.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Beloved & Holy Father : Thank You for the steadfast faith & gratitude of Monoara, & her family. May their witness draw many to Christ. Please provide all of which they stand in need by Your beneficence. Restore political stability in Bangladesh & restore the rule of law. Convict the attackers of their sin that they may repent & turn to Christ. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
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