Dhobi (Hindu traditions) in Bangladesh

When a Dhobi girl marries, her dowry usually contains just a few items, but almost always an iron is included. After Dhobi men wash the customers' clothes, the women iron them and keep the money they earn to pay for household expenses. Mothers teach the girls to iron at an early age, and boys help their fathers by washing the smaller articles of clothing and by delivering packages of clean clothes to their owners. With washing machines becoming more prevalent, the Dhobi livelihood is in danger.

Ministry Obstacles

There are few or no Christ followers among the Hindu Dhobi in Bangladesh. All they know is Hinduism, and possibly Islam since their neighbors are Muslim. Few will ever meet a Christ follower.

Scripture Focus

"You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart."  Jeremiah 29:13

Scripture Prayer

Pray that today’s people group will seek the Lord will all their hearts and find Him to be merciful, loving and powerful.

Prayer Focus

Pray that the Dhobi will hear the gospel and discover that Jesus Christ can wash away their sins. Pray that believers will tactfully share gospel recordings and play Christian radio broadcasts for Dhobi Hindus. Pray that the Holy Spirit will give faith to the Dhobi.