Lajna Imaillah Bangladesh held its 49th annual ijtema on 21-22 September 2026 under the theme “Ways to Attain the Nearness of Allah.” The 32nd National Majlis-e-Shura followed on 23 September, while the first convocation ceremony of the Mubashira Course Bangladesh was held on 24 September.
Annual ijtema
The programme of the annual ijtema opened with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a qasidah, an Urdu poem and Lajna Imaillah Pledge. The programme continued with annual reports, presentations and addresses on a range of religious and spiritual subjects. Sessions explored the importance of developing a strong bond with Khilafat, reflecting on Surah al-Fatihah, following the example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa), establishing salat and expressing gratitude to Allah the Almighty. Other discussions addressed women’s entrepreneurship, mutual sisterhood, obstacles to attaining the nearness of Allah, guidance of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aa) and the role of muballighat students. The programme also included sessions on women’s mental health, physical wellbeing, sports and physiotherapy, providing opportunities for learning and discussion alongside the spiritual programme. A dedicated programme for nasirat featured presentations and other educational activities, such as quizzes. The ijtema concluded with an address and silent prayer by Sadr Lajna Imaillah Bangladesh. Various academic competitions were also held. An exhibition was organised over four days, featuring 19 stalls representing 11 local majalis. The stalls showcased food, handicrafts and clothing and a total of BDT 3,690 was collected. A refresher course for District Presidents was also held, with representatives from 14 of the 15 districts taking part.
A total of 1,717 people attended the ijtema, including 1,210 Lajna Imaillah members, 232 nasirat, 186 children under seven years of age, 12 Jere Tabligh and 77 guardians. In all, 105 of the 126 local majalis were represented.
National Majlis-e-Shura
The 32nd National Majlis-e-Shura of Lajna Imaillah Bangladesh was held on 23 September 2026. The morning session began at 9 am with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by the reading of the rules and procedures governing the proceedings. The implementation report of proposals from previous Majalis-e-Shura was presented before the current year’s proposals and proposed budget were considered. Two General Sub-Committees were formed to examine the proposals, while a Finance Sub-Committee reviewed the budget. The second session began at 3 pm. Following the presentation of the Sub-Committees’ reports and recommendations, representatives were invited to share their views before the proposals and budget were put to a vote. Both proposals, together with the recommendations of the General Sub-Committees, were approved unanimously. The proposed budget for 2026-27 and the recommendations of the Finance Sub-Committee were also approved unanimously. The Shura was attended by 335 delegates and 22 observers, bringing the total attendance to 357.
Mubashira Course Bangladesh: First Convocation
On 24 September 2026, the first convocation ceremony and prize-giving event of the Mubashira Course Bangladesh was held at the Darut Tabligh Mosque under the auspices of the Talim Department of Lajna Imaillah Bangladesh. The ceremony was presided over by Sadr Lajna Imaillah Bangladesh. Amir Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Bangladesh, Abdul Awal Khan Chowdhury Sahib, delivered the inaugural address. The programme also featured a message from Sadr Sahiba, an address by Shah Muhammad Nurul Amin Sahib, Secretary Nazm-e-Nau and Coordinator of the Mubashira Course Bangladesh and an expression of gratitude by a student. Students also gave presentations, followed by prize distribution, the concluding address and a silent prayer.
The Mubashira Course aims to equip Ahmadi Muslim girls and women with a sound grounding in Islamic knowledge through the study of Arabic, Urdu and advanced Islamic subjects. It seeks to deepen their understanding of the Holy Quran and Hadith while developing their confidence and ability to convey the teachings of Islam. According to the course records, 84 students were enrolled, including three who joined from the third semester. 42 students took part in the final examination and 41 passed.
A letter from Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aa) was shared on the occasion. Huzoor (aa) congratulated the members who had completed the course, while reminding them that completing a course should not be regarded as the end of their pursuit of religious knowledge. He emphasised that true religious understanding requires making the Holy Quran an integral part of one’s life, studying it deeply, reflecting upon its teachings and acting upon its commandments.