Our Story
Pentecostal missionaries from the U.S. began ministry in India, laying the foundation for later work in East Bengal.
Maynard and Gladys Ketcham arrived in Calcutta and partnered with Abdul Wadud Munshi from Faridpur, starting ministry in East Bengal with miracles and healings that sparked the first church movement.
Bible Training Institute established in Jessore, producing pastors and church workers who expanded into new areas.
Bengal Pentecostal Mission renamed East Pakistan Assemblies of God; later became Bangladesh Assemblies of God after independence.
Assemblies of God registered under the Society Act to officially organize church planting and ministry.
English-speaking congregation moved to 25 New Eskaton Road, forming the early Dhaka AG community.
Rev. Howard and Olive Hawkes took leadership of Dhaka AG Church.
On May 25, the first church committee was formed under Pastor Howard Hawkes to guide governance and church affairs.
Rev. Ashutosh Sarkar launched the Bengali congregation, later named Bethel Assembly of God Church.
Rev. Smith R. Adhikary became pastor of Bethel AG; Rev. Calvin and Marian Olson assumed leadership of Dhaka AG, serving until 1988.
Dhaka AG purchased its current property at 401/1 New Eskaton Road through miraculous provisions.
On February 23, the first floor of the new church building at Eskaton was dedicated. Asa Michael Kain joined the church the same year and became youth leader.
Asa Kain was installed as Assistant Pastor. Plans began for a church-run school.
Assembly of God Church School launched in January with 18 students—today serving 2,500+ students up to college level.
Asa Kain became Associate Pastor. DAG began supporting outreach churches across Bangladesh.
Asa Kain became Senior Pastor. In September, the first Missions Conference pledged Tk 78,000 to support two workers, beginning DAG’s missions movement.
Dhaka AG became an officially organized church under BAG’s constitution with an elected board.
Vision 555 was launched to reach 50,000 people, form 5,000 cell groups, and build a 5,000-seat church. Uttara AG Church was planted as DAG’s first branch.
A rehabilitation ministry for drug addicts was launched, marking the start of DAG’s compassion outreach.
Discipleship Training Course (DTC) began to equip believers, later evolving into City Pastors Training Institute (CPTI).
A rehabilitation home opened in Uttara for addicts, and Student Friendship Center (SFC) launched to minister to university students.
DAG purchased land in Uttara. Caroline Home, a girls’ children’s home, was founded in tin-shed facilities (rebuilt in 2011).
Dhaka International Assembly (DIA) began at the Westin Hotel, reaching Dhaka’s elites with five-star worship services.
Transformation Media Trust (TMT) was registered, launching Radio Jyoti, a youth-focused Christian FM station.
Prapti Community Health Education ministry was officially launched, now serving over 2,000 families.
Dhaka AG celebrates growth with 15 weekend services in 11 locations, 100+ care cell groups, 58 pastors nationwide, work among 19 unreached groups, 6 slum schools, 5 children’s homes, a thriving school system, and nationwide outreach through media and compassion ministries.