Biswa Ijtema is ending today Sunday

The three-day second phase of Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest congregation of the Muslims at Tongi, on the outskirts of capital Dhaka, is ending today (Sunday) with `Akheri Munajat` (concluding prayers).

Biswa Ijtema

Thousands of the Muslims from home and abroad are participating in the second largest congregation of the Muslims after Hajj.

Bangladesh Army has set up seven bridges with pontoons connecting the two banks of the Turag for the movement of the devotees.

Law enforcement agencies have also enforced a five-tire security vigil in and around the venue.

The Biswa Ijtema is being organised by Tablig Jamaat since 1946, and it is being held in two phases from 2012 to ease accommodation problem.