This year, Hajj flights will begin on April 18, Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad) said at Parliament on Tuesday, April 7.
He provided this information in response to a question from Cox's Bazar-3 lawmaker Lutfur Rahman during the question-answer session today.
When Lutfur asked him whether the current government has taken any initiative to reduce Hajj costs, Minister Mofazzal replied that Hajj activities are at the final stage, with packages for Hajj 2026 announced. And as per the packages, various costs have already been paid from Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh.
All activities, including visa, have been completed in line with the timeline set by Saudi Arabia, and the Hajj flights will commence on April 18, he said.
A total of 78,500 pilgrims from Bangladesh can perform Hajj this year, which will take place in late May.
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