DHAKA, Feb 14, 2019 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today greeted the
Muslim devotees all over the world on the occasion of the Bishwa Ijtema, the
2nd largest congregation of the Muslims, beginning at Tongi tomorrow.
“The Bishwa Ijtema held on the bank of the Turag river at Tongi, on the
outskirts of Dhaka, is contributing to the propagation and expansion of the
core message of Islam,” the Prime Minister said in a message on the eve of
the Ijtema to be held in two phases from February 15-16 and 17-18.
The traditional non-communal spirit, hospitality and tolerance in
Bangladesh would be presented before the world community through the foreign
guests attending the Ijtema, Sheikh Hasina added.
The premier prayed for the happiness, peace and welfare of the countrymen
and the Muslim Ummah and prosperity of the country on the occasion of the
Bishwa Ijtema.
She wished all success of the four-day congregation.