Nation Building Initiatives

Since its independence from West Pakistan on 16 December 1971, Bangladesh, a predominantly Muslim nation, has constantly been inflamed with political, religious, climatic and economic disorders. As political leaders grapple to promote positive politics and politics of understanding instead of confrontational politics, we burst forth with zeal and great expectation to advance the Kingdom of God strategically and intentionally into Bangladesh.

As of 2004, a small team of pioneers, reformers and developmental workers from Jeevan Frontiers are making progressive inroads into rebuilding this riverine country.

Ibn Battuta, the 14th century Moroccan traveller, wrote that the Bengalis referred to their homeland as "a hell crammed with blessings". Most travellers today would have to look hard to find the blessings. Nearly every year, Bangladesh, one of the most heavily populated countries in the world, is afflicted with catastrophes. On November 16 2007, super cyclone Sidr devastated most parts of South Bangladesh. The death toll stood at 3,000 and many others became homeless and destitute.

While the natural does not argur well for this nation, yet the prophetic word of the hour is Ignite Bangladesh! "Come O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the Lord". Thus we look forward to a nation with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.