The formal letter, signed by Tabligh Jamaat Bangladesh Ahle Shura member and Chairman of Kakrail Tabligh Markaz Trust Maulana Mohammad Zubair, was delivered to the Election Commission on Tuesday (October 6, 2026). Highlighting Bishwa Ijtema as the second-largest religious congregation of the Muslim Ummah, the application noted that the first phase of the event is scheduled for January 8–10, 2027, followed by the second phase from January 15–17 at the Tongi Ijtema grounds. The organization emphasized that hosting a massive international gathering alongside municipal local elections poses severe administrative and security challenges for law enforcement agencies. To maintain public order, prevent logistical disruption, and preserve the solemnity of the event, Tabligh Jamaat urged the Election Commission to adjust the electoral timetable accordingly.