The Salvation Army in Bangladesh recently celebrated 50 years of ministry!

More than 100 officers and cadets met in person to celebrate but, because of COVID-19 restrictions, larger numbers were not allowed to gather. This meant that the sharing of the meetings online was particularly important to reach as many people as possible.

The Salvation Army’s work in Bangladesh began after emergency responses to a cyclone in 1970 and a refugee crisis in 1971.

During the celebration, history was explored but attention was also given to the present situation and the future vision for The Salvation Army. Sharing via online video from London, the General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle shared greetings and congratulations.

This was not the end of celebrations in Bangladesh. Gatherings for soldiers, friends and supporters of The Salvation Army will take place in Dhaka and South Western Districts later in November and plans are being put together for an event in 2022 that will involve other churches and organizations.