606 people can not go to Hajj

After registering, Hajj does not apply for the visa because this year can not be 606 people. These pilgrims did not apply for a visa due to serious illness, death and absence of agencies.

Religious Affairs Minister Motiur Rahman said at a press conference organized on the occasion of the last Hajj flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines in the capital's Ashkoner Hajj camp. The pre-Haj flight of Biman ended Wednesday. Saudi Airlines's pre-flight flight will end on August 17.

The minister said, many people could not go because of neglect and absence of Hajj agencies. There were complaints against some agencies. After the Hajj, action will be taken against them, said the minister.
However, Haj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAB) Secretary General Shahadat Hossain told reporters that the pilgrimage of 1,300 pilgrims was canceled last year but only 606 people could not go to Hajj. And those who could not go, they did not allow themselves to be voluntarily.

In view of the Haj Agencies, the Ministry of Health has increased the chances of hajj pilgrims from 4 percent to 15 percent. The minister said that 10,774 people have been given this opportunity against 10 thousand 942 pilgrims.

Ministry of Religious Affairs at the press conference. Anisur Rahman, Director of Hajj office Saiful Islam were also present.

This year, the number of hajj pilgrims of Bangladesh is 1 lakh 26 thousand 798. 6 thousand 798 pilgrims hajj pilgrims in government management 1 lakh 20 thousand pilgrims of private management As of last year, due to passenger crisis, 20 flights of Biman Bangladesh Airlines canceled.

On August 20, holy hajj will be held in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The pre-hajj flight starts on 14th July. Hajj return flights will start from August 27.