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.

February 4, 2024
February 4, 2024

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

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

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

January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023

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.

January 11, 2020
January 11, 2020

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.

February 18, 2019
February 18, 2019

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.

February 16, 2019
February 16, 2019

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.

January 25, 2019
January 25, 2019

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.

November 28, 2018
November 28, 2018

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.

January 21, 2018
January 21, 2018

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

2nd phase Biswa Ijtema underway

The second phase of Biswa Ijtema enters the second day at Tongi on the outskirts of Dhaka.