The government has reported the deaths of five Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia so far this year. The other Bangladeshi deceased are Md Lutfor Rahman, Md Mostafa, Md Asaduzzaman and an unidentified man. The Hajj flights opened on May 9 and the last flight will be operated on Jun 10. The price of the general government package was set at Tk 578,840 and the special package at Tk 936,320. The Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh set the price of a private general package at Tk 589,800 and a special package at Tk 699,300.

Source: bd News24 May 24, 2024 13:35 UTC