Biswa Ijtema to begin on Jan 12

Bishwa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the world's Muslims, is scheduled to be held in two phases on the bank of the river Turag, on the outskirt of the capital Dhaka, from January 12-14 and January 19-21. The overall preparation for the Biswa Ijtema has already begun on the bank of River Turag at Tongi in the capital. The first phase of the Biswa Ijtema will end with the Akheri Munajat on January 15. — BSS