Tag: Turag river

Public hearing to protect Banshi, Turag river

- Times Report -

Due to unplanned industrialization and urbanization, encroachment, filling, the capital's Banshi and Turag rivers have shrunk. As a result, there is an adverse impact on the livelihood, food system and environment of the fishermen who depend on this river. Fresh water shortage has increased. Such an observation was made at a public

French President Macron takes boat trip on Turag River

- Times Report -

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday took a boat trip on the Turag River before wrapping up his visit in Bangladesh. He experienced life around the Turag River during the unscheduled visit to the river. French president enjoyed the ride on a traditional panshi boat operated by Contic. The boat trip was

Second phase of Bishwa Ijtema ends Sunday

- United News of Bangladesh -

The 2nd phase of three-day Bishwa Ijtema, the second largest global congregation of Muslims after Hajj, is set to end on the banks of the Turag river in Tongi on Sunday through Akheri Munajat (final prayers).The 2nd phase of 56th Bishwa Ijtema began on Friday with "aam bayaan" (general sermons)

2nd phase of Biswa Ijtema begins

- Times Report -

The second phase of the three-day Biswa Ijtema, billed as the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, began on the banks of the River Turag in Tongi Friday.This phase of the 56th edition of the Biswa Ijtema (World Congregation) started with the "a'm bayan" (general sermons) after Fajr prayers