Bangladesh Update

When food prices rose sharply here in our village in Bangladesh, some of our brethren struggled to buy enough food for their daily meals. Widows and families with very limited incomes were hit especially hard. Bangladesh was one country which was hit hard with the war in Iran — fuel and food prices increased and inflation was rising.  

The Good Works program gave us two monthly donations. When the help arrived from the Good Works program, some in our two surrounding villages were already running short of food.

Two UCG members who are local shop owners helped buy food in bulk at wholesale prices. They arranged the purchase of food without taking a profit, so all the funds could go toward food purchases. We were able to buy rice, potatoes, flour, cooking oil, lentils, salt, sugar, biscuits and noodles.

We had first planned to help a smaller group of United Church of God members and their families. After discussing the needs of many, the brethren prayed about it, and we decided to share some of the food with more families, including widows and others who regularly attend our Bible studies. In all, 18 families received supplies intended to help meet their basic food needs.Three widows who had already been going short of food told us how thankful they were for the help.

As of October 24, 2026 families here are still under considerable pressure. Since last month, fuel prices have risen by about 35 percent, and the cost of everyday foods and other essentials have gone up by 20 to 50 percent. These increases have made it even harder for widows, families with limited incomes and many of our brethren to cover their basic needs. The food provided through Good Works brought real relief at a time when families were already struggling.

We thank God for His provision and for the love the Good Works Program has shown us. From all of us here in Bangladesh, please accept our heartfelt thanks for your prayers for us and your Christian love. We are grateful to everyone who made this assistance possible and to those who have continued to ask how our brethren are doing.