According to the announcement, the first phase of the World Ijtema will be held from January 8 to 10, and the second phase from January 15 to 17.

Every year, a huge temporary camp is set up on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi for the World Ijtema. Devotees from different parts of the country as well as from various countries around the world take part in it.

On the occasion of the Ijtema, various arrangements are made for devotees including accommodation, food, water, medical care and security. In addition, special measures are taken to control vehicular movement in Dhaka and surrounding areas.