Hajj

A new proposal by the Economic Strategy Realignment Taskforce might see Biman be divided into local and foreign management. Photo: Royed Bin Masud.
Aviation

Direct hajj flights from Sylhet to begin 14 May

A total of five direct flights will be operated from Sylhet, accommodating 2,095 pilgrims and making their travel smoother

File Photo: Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they pray at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 12 July 2022. File Photo: Reuters
Bangladesh

Religious Ministry requests Bangladeshis not to perform Hajj without permit

File Photo: Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they pray at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 12 July 2022. File Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Fines, deportation for Hajj violations in 2025: All you need to know

Mamun Al Faruque, deputy secretary (Hajj) of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, spoke at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy today (28 April). Photo: BSS
Bangladesh

All registered for Hajj likely to get visa: Ministry

File Photo: Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they pray at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 12 July 2022. File Photo: Reuters
Bangladesh

New 'Labbayk' app, prepaid card, roaming services for Hajj pilgrims launching tomorrow

Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

State-funded Hajj limited to religious affairs ministry officials only: Adviser Khalid

File Photo: Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they pray at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 12 July 2022. File Photo: Reuters
Bangladesh

Hajj flights to start from 29 April: Religious affairs adviser

File Photo: Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they pray at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 12 July 2022. File Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Saudi Arabia sets 29 April as deadline for foreign Umrah pilgrims to leave

Pilgrims circle Kaaba as they perform Tawaf at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 11, 2024. REUTERS
Middle East

Saudi Arabia imposes temporary visa ban for Bangladesh, 13 other countries

Representational Photo. Collected
Bangladesh

Saudi Arabia sets minimum age at 15 for Hajj pilgrims this year

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus spoke at a meeting of the National Committee on Hajj Management at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka today (25 February). Photo: Chief Adviser GOB Facebook page
Bangladesh

CA for launching 'Hajj Management Centre' to make Hajj easy, safe

File Photo: Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they pray at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 12 July 2022. File Photo: Reuters
Bangladesh

Hajj flights to begin 29 April

Photo: Collected
World+Biz

Saudi Arabia bans children from accompanying Hajj pilgrims