Biswa Ijtema

Drone crash triggers commotion on Ijtema ground, 40 injured

It was not immediately known how the drone fell or who it belonged to

First phase of Biswa Ijtema begins

The first phase of six-day Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest congregations of Muslims, commenced on the banks of the Turag in Tongi yesterday, with religious sermons after Fajr prayers.

1st phase of Biswa Ijtema set to begin tomorrow

The first phase of the Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest congregations of Muslims, will begin on the bank of Turag tomorrow.

There is no conflict, Ijtema will proceed peacefully: IGP

Police put in place tight security measures to avoid untoward incidents during the Biswa Ijtema

Leader of Maulana Saad faction held

Police arrested Muaz bin Nur, a leader of the Tabligh Jamaat faction aligned with Maulana Saad Kandhalvi, early yesterday in connection with a case over the killing of three devotees at the Biswa Ijtema ground in Tongi. 

4 killed in clash over control of Ijtema ground

At least four people were killed and 50 others injured early yesterday in a clash between two factions of Tabligh Jamaat over control of the Ijtema Maidan, a large field in Tongi where thousands of Muslim devotees congregate every year.

Those involved in Ijtema ground deaths won't be spared: home adviser

The home adviser met with both factions of Tabligh Jamaat today at the Secretariat

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

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).

January 17, 2016
January 17, 2016

‘Time bombs’are fake

Experts confirm that the time bomb-like devices recovered in Gazipur do not contain any explosive elements.

January 17, 2016
January 17, 2016

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.

January 16, 2016
January 16, 2016

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.