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                                <updated>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:58:09 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Historic Tariqat Conference held in Chattogram]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Chattogram, September 15, 2026: A historic Tariqat Conference was held at the Jamiatul Falah National Mosque ground in Chattogram on Monday, September 14, drawing hundreds of thousands of devotees and followers of the Tariqat.

The conference focused on love for, following and emulating the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), with speakers highlighting the spiritual teachings associated with Hazrat Shaykh Syed Gausul Azam (RA), regarded by followers as a distinguished Khalifa-e-Rasul.

According to the speakers, Hazrat Gausul Azam (RA) played a historic role in spiritually awakening people through Tawajjuh and imparting what followers describe as the inner spiritual light (Noor-e-Batin) of the beloved Prophet (PBUH).

They said that those who receive and embrace this spiritual light strengthen their faith and religious practices while developing greater certainty (Yaqeen) and sincerity (Ikhlas). The Tariqat, they added, teaches its followers to distinguish between halal and haram and to lead their lives with generosity, compassion, humility and gentleness.

The conference also highlighted various practices followed within the Tariqat, including reciting Durood Sharif 1,111 times daily, making up any missed recitations within 24 hours, Faiz-e-Quran, Muraqaba and Zikr-e-Jali, among other practices associated with the Sunnah.

Spiritual Practice for Women at Home

Speakers also highlighted what they described as a distinctive feature of the Tariqat: women can receive Noor-e-Batin through Tawajjuh-bil-Ghaib while remaining in their own homes.

According to the organizers, women do not need to visit the Darbar Sharif for this purpose, nor does the spiritual guide need to appear before women at the Darbar. Followers described this as a contemporary and spiritually oriented approach that is rare in the modern world.

The speakers said that people of all ages&mdash;including young people&mdash;are increasingly embracing the Tariqat and seeking to shape their lives according to its teachings.

They referred to a message attributed to Hazrat Gausul Azam (RA): &ldquo;O youth! Pray, fast, send Durood upon the Holy Prophet (PBUH), and bring peace to your motherland.&rdquo;

Speakers said that this call for peace and spiritual reform has particular significance in a troubled world. They emphasized that the central objective of the Tariqat is to attain the pleasure of Allah and His beloved Prophet (PBUH), leading ultimately to spiritual fulfillment.

Address by the Chief Guest

The remarks were made by the chief guest, Hazratul Haj Allama Principal Shaykh Syed Morshed-e-Azam, the Murshid and descendant of the Prophet (PBUH) associated with Kagatia Alia Gausul Azam Darbar Sharif, during the conference.

The event was presided over by Hazratul Haj Allama Sabbir Ahmad Momtazi, Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamiatul Mudarrisheen.

Dr. Muhammad Shahadat Hossain, Mayor of Chattogram City Corporation, attended the conference as the inaugural guest.

Special Guests

Among the special guests were:


	
	Hazratul Haj Allama AKM Abu Bakar Siddiq, President of Bangladesh Jamiatul Mudarrisheen, Dhaka Metropolitan unit; Joint Secretary General of the central committee; and Principal of Darun Najat Siddiqia Kamil Madrasa.
	
	
	Hazratul Haj Allama Mufti Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman, Khatib of Gulshan Central Jame Mosque and Pir Sahib of Gazipur Shamsabad Darbar Sharif.
	
	
	Hazratul Haj Allama Mohammad Ejaharul Haque, Joint Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamiatul Mudarrisheen and Principal of Mohammadpur Gausia Islamia Fazil Madrasa.
	
	
	Hazratul Haj Allama Mohammad Rezaul Haque, Treasurer of Bangladesh Jamiatul Mudarrisheen and Principal of Nowatola Madinatul Ulum Kamil Madrasa.
	
	
	Hazratul Haj Allama Mohammad Zafar Sadeq Hasan, Central Organizing Secretary of Bangladesh Jamiatul Mudarrisheen and Principal of Saheb Ali Fazil Madrasa.
	
	
	Hazratul Haj Allama Mohammad Ekramul Haque, President of Bangladesh Jamiatul Mudarrisheen, Chattogram North District, and Principal of Mirsarai Latifia Kamil Madrasa.
	
	
	Professor Dr. Muhammad Abul Mansur, Senator of the University of Chattogram and Secretary General of Muniria Jubo Tablig Committee Bangladesh.
	
	
	Professor Dr. Jalal Ahmad, Chairman of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Chattogram.
	


Speakers at the Conference

The conference was also addressed by:

Mufti Maulana Kazi Mohammad Anwarul Alam Siddiqi, Maulana Mohammad Badiul Alam, Maulana Mohammad Abdus Sabur, Maulana Mohammad Forkan, Maulana Mohammad Jasim Uddin Nuri, Maulana Mohammad Rakib Uddin, Maulana Mohammad Jasim Uddin, Maulana Mohammad Golam Rabbani Faisal and Maulana Mohammad Karim-ul-Mawla.

Special Munajat

Following the Milad and Qiyam, the chief guest led a special Munajat (supplication), praying for the happiness, peace and prosperity of the country, its people and the global Muslim Ummah.

Prayers were also offered for the spiritual blessings and Fuyuzat of Hazrat Shaykh Syed Gausul Azam (RA), founder of Kagatia Alia Gausul Azam Darbar Sharif.&mdash; Press Release

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            <updated>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:58:09 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Chattogram Divisional Conference of National Nikah Registrar Unity Alliance Held]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Chattogram, Bangladesh &mdash; August 22, 2026: The Chattogram divisional conference of the National Nikah Registrar Unity Alliance, an umbrella platform comprising the Bangladesh Kazi Association, Muslim Nikah Registrar Welfare Council, Bangladesh Union Nikah Registrar Welfare Association and Bangladesh Muslim Nikah Registrar Forum, was held on Saturday at the Chattogram Zila Parishad Auditorium.

Speakers at the conference said that, if necessary, a larger movement would be organised in Dhaka to protect the jurisdictional rights of Nikah Registrars across the country. They also alleged that certain vested-interest groups were attempting to create misunderstanding and distance between the government, Islamic scholars and the Kazi community.

The programme was conducted by Maulana Kazi Mohiuddin Sadek and presided over by Syed Muhammad Abu Sayeed, Joint Convener of the National Nikah Registrar Unity Alliance and President of the Bangladesh Muslim Nikah Registrar Forum.

The chief guest was Kazi Dr. A.S.M. Kader Kibria, Convener of the National Nikah Registrar Unity Alliance, President of the Bangladesh Kazi Association and Joint Convener of Pallabi Thana BNP.

The keynote speaker was Kazi Sabbir, spokesperson of the alliance and President of the Muslim Nikah Registrar Welfare Council. Kazi Mozammel Hossain, President of the Bangladesh Union Nikah Registrar Welfare Association and Member Secretary of the alliance, attended as a special discussant.

Among those who addressed the gathering were Kazi Hafiz Ahmad Morshed, Kazi Md. Abu Taher, Kazi Maulana Abdur Rahman, Kazi Mahmudul Hasan Fuad, Kazi Abul Bashar, Kazi Mufti Shaker Ahmad and Advocate Kazi Sharif Uddin Khandaker, along with Nikah Registrars from different districts, upazilas, police station areas and unions of the Chattogram Division.

During the conference, leaders raised concerns over the jurisdiction and professional security of Nikah Registrars.

They alleged that during the previous Awami League government, Nikah Registrars in different parts of the country faced various forms of harassment. According to the speakers, in some cases existing union jurisdictions were divided and additional Nikah Registrars were appointed to the same areas following recommendations and lobbying linked to influential political figures.

The speakers claimed that such decisions reduced the income of existing Nikah Registrars and created severe financial difficulties for some of those affected.

They further said that a number of cases concerning the jurisdiction of Nikah Registrars remain pending before the High Court, contributing to continued uncertainty and hardship for members of the profession.

Alliance leaders also alleged that attempts were still being made to reduce or alter the jurisdiction of existing Nikah Registrars, which they said could create dissatisfaction among Kazis and Islamic scholars and generate unnecessary tensions with the government.

The speakers expressed hope that the current administration would take the concerns of Nikah Registrars into consideration and would avoid measures that could negatively affect their established jurisdictions and livelihoods.

Senior leaders of the Kazi community called for a fair and transparent approach to jurisdiction-related decisions and urged the authorities to protect the professional rights and financial security of Nikah Registrars throughout Bangladesh.Pressrelease.

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            <updated>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:20:36 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Ekushey Book Fair on Feb 26]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026, the country&#39;s largest annual literary event, will begin on February 26.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to inaugurate the fair at 2:00 PM on the opening day, according to a press release issued by Bangla Academy on Monday.

The decision was made at a meeting between the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and leaders of the Bangladesh Publishers and Booksellers Association (BAPUS), held this evening at the Shahid Munir Chowdhury Conference Room of Bangla Academy.

The meeting decided that there will be no pavilions at this year&#39;s fair. Publishers who had previously been allotted pavilion spaces have agreed to remove them from the fairgrounds.

Publishers who applied for stalls on February 19 took part in a lottery for stall allotment, which was held at 10:00 PM on Monday. Construction of stalls will begin from February 23.

State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam, Cultural Secretary M Mafidur Rahman, Bangla Academy Director General Professor Mohammad Azam, and Bangla Academy Secretary Dr Mohammad Selim Reza were present at the meeting.

Meanwhile, the cultural affairs minister and the state minister have already announced that stall fees for Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 will be waived.

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            <updated>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:58:05 +0000</updated>
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