Govt to waive excise duty on Hajj airfare again this year, saving pilgrims up to Tk5,000
The decision was made at a meeting of the Advisory Council today (13 November)
Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand Mosque ahead of the annual haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 6 July 2022. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
Similar to the previous year, the government has decided to waive the excise duty on airfares for Hajj pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia this year as well.
The decision was made at a meeting of the Advisory Council today (13 November), according to officials.
Sources at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) said a gazette notification regarding the exemption will be issued next week.
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According to NBR officials, if the excise duty is waived for both outbound and return flights, each pilgrim will save a total of Tk5,000-Tk2,500 per route.
