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.
‘Time bombs’are fake
Experts confirm that the time bomb-like devices recovered in Gazipur do not contain any explosive elements.
Akheri Munajat ends seeking world peace
The Akheri Munajat, seeking spiritual well-being and welfare of the Muslim Ummah, of the second phase of three-day Biswa Ijtema, ends.
2nd phase of Biswa Ijtema underway
The second phase of Biswa Ijtema, the largest congregation of the Muslims in the world, is continuing today amid sermons being delivered in Tongi on Dhaka’s outskirt.
Second phase of Biswa Ijtema begins
The second phase of Biswa Ijtema, the world's second largest Muslim congregation after the Hajj, began yesterday on the bank of the
Biswa Ijtema: 2nd phase begins
This year for the first time the Biswa Ijtema is being held in four phases to deal with the huge crowd and lack of accommodation for the devotees.
Second phase of Ijtema begins today
The second phase of Biswa Ijtema, the largest Muslim congregation after the Hajj, begins today on the bank of the Turag river at Tongi in Gazipur.
Ijtema ends with prayer for peace
Several lakh devotees sought world peace, forgiveness and divine blessings for mankind and the Muslim Ummah as the first phase of Biswa Ijtema ended yesterday with the Akheri Munajat.
Akheri Munajat ends seeking world peace
The Akheri Munajat, seeking spiritual well-being and welfare of the Muslim Ummah, of the first phase of three-day Biswa Ijtema ends.
Akheri Munajat today
The first phase of three-day Biswa Ijtema, the second largest Muslim congregation after the Hajj, ends today with the Akheri Munajat seeking spiritual well-being and welfare of the Muslim Ummah.
Devotees brave fog, cold at Biswa Ijtema
The quest for the soul’s salvation drives countless devotees to brave the inclement weather at the Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj.