GAZIPUR, Jan 30: The second phase of Biswa Ijtema, the second largest Muslim congregation after Hajj, will begin today (Friday) on the bank of Turag River at Tongi on the outskirts of the capital, reports UNB. The second phase of...
Our Correspondent | 2014-01-31 00:00:00
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