Holy Cross School & College in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, a ministry of the St. Joseph Province of Brothers, reached a joyful milestone on December 6, 2025, by hosting its first-ever basketball tournament, held on the school’s newly constructed court. The event marked an important moment for the students, who now have a dedicated space to develop their skills, build confidence, and learn the value of teamwork through sports.
The new court was made possible through the generous support of the Holy Cross Mission Center’s benefactors. The school community expressed sincere gratitude for this assistance, noting how essential it has been in creating a safe and well-equipped environment for students’ physical development and co-curricular growth.
This milestone also reflects a longer legacy: it was the Congregation of Holy Cross that first introduced basketball to Bangladesh many decades ago. Tournaments like this one carry that legacy forward, offering students opportunities that generations before them first received through Holy Cross ministry.
Leaders at Holy Cross School & College, Rajshahi, also affirmed the Mission Center’s steady encouragement and ongoing commitment to the holistic formation of young people in their care. The recently completed classrooms, student hostel, and basketball facility for the young people in Rajshahi stand as a concrete sign of that partnership.
The school looks forward to expanding its sports program and helping students discover new talents through this welcome addition to campus. The community extends its heartfelt thanks to the Holy Cross Mission Center’s benefactors for making this memorable day possible.
Provided by the Mission Center, January 2026
