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

February 2, 2025
February 2, 2025

Drone crash triggers commotion on Ijtema ground, 40 injured

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

February 1, 2025
February 1, 2025

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.

January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025

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.

January 29, 2025
January 29, 2025

There is no conflict, Ijtema will proceed peacefully: IGP

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

December 21, 2024
December 21, 2024

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. 

December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024

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.

December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024

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

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.