The Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) has announced Hajj packages under private management for the upcoming pilgrimage session of 2014.
President of HAAB Mohammad Ibrahim Bahar made the announcement at a press conference at the Officers' Club in the city following a general meeting Sunday.
He said recently the cabinet approved the draft National Hajj and Umrah Policy 1435 Hijri (2014 AD) and the Hajj Package, 2014.
According to the new policy, this year there will be two packages for Hajj whether the pilgrimage is made under the government or private management, he said.
The total cost for a pilgrim will stand at Tk 354,316 for package one while Tk 295,776 for package two.
Mr Bahar said the minimum cost for each pilgrim should not be less than Tk 295,776 under private management for ensuring adequate facilities for the pilgrims.
A total of 101,758 Bangladeshis will perform Hajj this year. Of them some 10,000 pilgrims will perform Hajj under the government arrangement while 91,758 under the private arrangement.
HAAB announces 2 Hajj packages
FE Report | Published: March 17, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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