Home Ministry bars Bishwa Ijtema gatherings before national election
The directive was issued today (30 December) through a letter sent to the Inspector General of Police (IGP)
The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed that no assemblies or programmes, including the Bishwa Ijtema, be held at the Tongi Ijtema ground during the pre-election period to ensure the smooth conduct of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election and the 2026 referendum.
The directive was issued today (30 December) through a letter sent to the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
According to the letter, requests had been made to organise Khurujer Jor from 2-4 January and Bishwa Ijtema-2026 from 22-24 January at the Tongi Ijtema ground.
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However, considering the need to ensure a free, fair, peaceful and uninterrupted election and referendum, the ministry asked the IGP to take necessary measures to prevent any gatherings or events, including Khurujer Jor and the Bishwa Ijtema, at the venue during the pre-election period.
The letter also noted that keeping the Tongi Ijtema ground free of assemblies during the election period is necessary in view of overall law and order, public safety and administrative preparedness surrounding the nationally significant election and referendum.
The Home Ministry instructed the police and all concerned authorities to take required steps and ensure full cooperation in implementing the directive.
