Biswa Ijtema second phase begins
Biswa Ijtema second phase begins

The second phase of Ijtema, one of the largest congregations of Muslims in the world began on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi early Monday. The Ijtema commenced with Aam Bayan (general sermons) after Fajr prayers and will conclude with Akheri Munajat (final prayers) on 5 February....

More devotees arrive on 2nd day of Ijtema
More devotees arrive on 2nd day of Ijtema

On the second day of the first phase of the 58th Biswa Ijtema the devotees on Saturday listened to scholars recitation and explanation of verses from the Quran, reports UNB. Three devotees have died since the opening of the religious event on Friday. Several lakhs of devotees including over...

No security shortage in Biswa Ijtema: GMP Commissioner
No security shortage in Biswa Ijtema: GMP Commissioner

Gazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP) Commissioner Nazmul Karim Khan said there is no security shoratage from our side. Foreigners are being given maximum security during Biswa Ijtema. They do not have any kind of security lapse, he said. Gazipur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Nazmul Karim Khan...

Home Adviser warns action over 'Biswa Ijtema' killings
Home Adviser warns action over 'Biswa Ijtema' killings

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury warned that those responsible for the killing of two Tabligh followers at the Biswa Ijtema ground early Wednesday would not be spared. He issued the warning while speaking to reporters following two separate meetings with the...

Tensions intensify at Biswa Ijtema ground after clashes; 2 dead
Tensions intensify at Biswa Ijtema ground after clashes; 2 dead

Authorities have tightened security in and around the Biswa Ijtema ground in Tongi to prevent any untoward incidents following violent clashes between two groups that left two people dead and many injured. A large contingent of the Army, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Rapid Action Battalion...