The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Gazipur

All preparations are afoot to hold Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslims after the holy Haj, at Tongi on the bank of the River Turag from January 25.

The three-day Biswa Ijtema organised by the Tablig Jamaat will conclude through "Akheri Munajat" on January 27.

Muslim devotees from home and abroad are pouring in to the sprawling venue to participate in the annual religious congregation.

About fifty thousand musallis, who have already assembled in the Ijtema ground, on Friday offered Juma prayer at the historic Tablig Math, organisers said.

Tubewells, main pandal of Biswa Ijtema Math, toilets, electricity and loudspeakers are being arranged under the management of the Ijtema organisers.

Besides, members of the Armed Forces are working to build floating bridges on the Turag river. BDR, police and Ansars are also working hand in hand to prepare the Ijtema ground.

Many devotees coming from different districts are working as volunteers for preparing the Ijtema field.

Tongi Pourasabha Chairman Advocate Ajmat Ullah Khan is coordinating with various agencies to give on-the-spot solutions of different problems relating to holding of the Ijtema.