[Magdalen] To Bangladesh

[Roger Stokes]

On 23/11/2015 05:56, Claudine Chionh wrote:
> I'm off to Bangladesh tomorrow. The World Student Christian Federation's
> Asian Region is holding a women's workshop on theology and gender-based
> violence. I'm going as some kind of expert on LGBTI perspectives. The
> Church of Bangladesh (ob-Ang) is hosting us at their retreat centre
> outside of Dhaka.
>
> I feel privileged to be part of this conversation though I know that
> it's a rather different context from Australia. I'm also anxious because
> of the little inroads that IS have been making into Bangladesh in the
> last few months. Both the US and Australian governments have been
> issuing travel advisories. So prayers for safety would be appreciated.

Good luck and safe travels.  The UK advice is that there is a national 
strike today so it's as well you're travelling tomorrow. Gneral advice 
is to be vigilant and keep a low profile.

Roger