Biswa Ijtema

Ijtema rush: Metro rail’s Uttara North station entrance being closed every half hour

Metro rail authorities said they are having to close the entrances to the Uttara North station from time to time to cope with the heavy rush of passengers due to it being the last day of Biswa Ijtema

Bangladesh Police set guidelines for Ijtema

Bangladesh Police have set guidelines for those intending to attend Biswa Ijtema, scheduled to be held in two phases from February 2 to 4 and February 9 to 11 on the bank of Turag river in Tongi this year

Nightmare on Airport Road

Dhaka dwellers and commuters suffered immensely yesterday as traffic came to a standstill on the Airport Road. Thousands were stuck for hours on end and many missed appointments, meetings and even flights.

5 more devotees die at Ijtema venue

Five more devotees die due to their physical illness at the Biswa Ijtema venue in Tongi of Gazipur.

Biswa Ijtema extended by a day

This year's Biswa Ijtema, the world's second largest congregation of the Muslims, has been extended by a day due to yesterday's rain and increment weather.

Biswa Ijtema begins on Turag bank

Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest congregations of Muslims, began on the banks of Turag in Tongi after Fazr prayers yesterday.

One-phase Ijtema this year, from Feb 15

Held in two phases since 2011, Bishwa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, will be held in one phase this year from February 15-17.

Ijtema Schedule / Tabligh Jamaat seeks PM's intervention

A faction of Tabligh Jamaat yesterday sought the intervention of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in holding a preparatory meeting for organising Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj.

Ijtema Phase 2: Akheri Munajat today

The second phase of the Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslims, ends today with Akheri Munajat or final supplications seeking divine blessings for people and the Muslim Ummah.

January 20, 2018
January 20, 2018

Second phase of Biswa Ijtema underway

Prayers and sermons marked the first day of Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest congregations of the Muslims, as it began on the Turag in Tongi yesterday morning.

January 19, 2018
January 19, 2018

2nd phase of Biswa Ijtema begins today

The second phase of 53rd Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslims after Hajj, will begin on the Turag in Tongi after Fazr prayers today.

January 14, 2018
January 14, 2018

PM takes part in Akheri Munajat from Ganabhaban

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina takes part in the Akheri Munajat (final prayers) of the first phase of 53rd Biswa Ijtema, the world's largest Muslim congregation after Hajj, from her official residence Ganobhaban.

January 14, 2018
January 14, 2018

Devotees seek divine blessings for Muslim Ummah

The first phase of Biswa Ijtema, the second largest Muslim congregation after the Hajj, concludes in Tongi of Gazipur with Akheri Munajat seeking spiritual well-being and welfare of the Muslim Ummah.

January 14, 2018
January 14, 2018

First phase of Biswa Ijtema ends today

The three-day first phase of the Biswa Ijtema, the second largest Muslim congregation after the Hajj, will end today with the Akheri Munajat (concluding prayer) in which devotees will seeking welfare of the Muslim Ummah and their spiritual well-being.

January 13, 2018
January 13, 2018

Malaysian devotee dies at Biswa Ijtema

A Malaysian devotee died at Biswa Ijtema grounds in Tongi on Friday night.

January 13, 2018
January 13, 2018

First phase of Biswa Ijtema begins in Tongi

The three-day first phase of Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, began on the banks of the Turag at Tongi after Fazr prayers yesterday.

January 12, 2018
January 12, 2018

First phase of Biswa Ijtema begins

The first phase of Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, begins on the bank of the Turag River at Tongi in Dhaka.

January 8, 2018
January 8, 2018

Biswa Ijtema begins on Jan 12 amid tight security

The 53rd Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslim community after the holy hajj, will be held in two phases from January 12-14 and January 19-21 on bank of the river Turag amid tight security.

January 18, 2016
January 18, 2016

Devotees seek divine blessings

The second phase of Biswa Ijtema, the largest Muslim congregation after the Hajj, concluded yesterday with the Akheri Munajat (final prayers).