Hajj

Hajj

File image of Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram. Photo: Collected

Fewer flights, fewer pilgrims as Hajj operations from Ctg begin 19 April

A total of 16 direct flights will be operated from Chattogram to Saudi Arabia this year, 12 to Jeddah and four to Madinah.

Hajj pilgrims at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Photo: Collected/File

Hajj pilgrims urged to avoid carrying prohibited items on flights

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Govt to take steps to reduce Hajj package cost for 2027: Minister

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66-member Hajj support team to assist Bangladeshi pilgrims

Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad today spoke at a view exchange meeting with officials of the Ministry of Religious Affairs. 22 February 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Govt won't compromise with any irregularity over Hajj management: Kaikobad

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Hajj package costs cut, pilgrims to get over Tk3cr refund: AFM Khalid

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Saudi Arabia suspends contracts with 1,800 foreign Umrah travel agencies

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Hajj visa applications to open from 8 Feb

Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid speaking with Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Jafer Bin Abiayah at the Secretariat on 28 January 2026. Photo UNB

Hajj arrangements underway smoothly according to roadmap: Adviser Khalid

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First Hajj flight on 18 April; govt asks agencies to follow Saudi directives

Pilgrims asked to deposit remaining Hajj package by 31 Dec

Pilgrims asked to deposit remaining Hajj package by 31 Dec

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

20% of Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims must enter Saudi Arabia via Madinah next year

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20% of Bangladeshi pilgrims to go to Saudi Arabia via Madinah next year