Christianity flourishes in Bangladesh despite persecution

The Christian minority in the mostly Muslim nation of Bangladesh is growing rapidly despite the threats from Islamic leaders and extremist groups, according to a non-profit organization that runs several missions in the country.

Jim Jacobson, the president of Christian Freedom International (CFI), recently went on a fact-finding trip to Bangladesh to interview pastors, street evangelists, missionaries and converts to Christianity.

Those he interviewed said that the growth of Christianity has become a cause of concern for the country's Muslim majority, and the persecution against the Christian church has increased as a result. ...