The 55th version of Bishwa Ijtema, the world's second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, will be held in two phases from January 13, 2023.
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said this on Thursday after a meeting with two Tabligh groups – Jubair and Wasek.
The two-phase congregation will take place from 13-15 January and 20-22 January respectively on the bank of the Turag River on the outskirts of Dhaka.
The first phase of the congregation will be held for Jubair group, he added.