The time for filing the documents had ended on Thursday, but applications will still be accepted on Saturday, Hajj Office Director Md Saiful Islam told bdnews24.com. Bangladesh authorities had sought an extension until Monday. But complications in securing visa, increased rent and guide fees have led to cancellation of 29 flights from Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities issued visas for 122,422 people during the official period and did not have any pending requests. Biman Bangladesh, the national flag carrier, will continue Hajj flights until Aug 26.

Source: bd News24 August 18, 2017 06:15 UTC