Saudi ambassador in Dhaka Dr Abdullah ibn Dhafer ibn Ubayya today met with religious affairs adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain at the secretariat. Photo: PIDDHAKA, Jan 28, 2026 (BSS) – Saudi ambassador in Dhaka Dr Abdullah ibn Dhafer ibn Ubayya today called on religious affairs adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain and discussed matters related to Hajj management particularly the house rent issues, officials said. Hossain, he said, told the ambassador that the ministry was monitoring all Hajj activities including progress of house rent contracts for Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims. The adviser thanked the envoy for his significant role in determining Bangladesh’s Hajj quota for this year and expressed gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Religious affairs secretary Md Kamal Uddin, additional secretary (Hajj) Dr Ayatul Islam and joint secretary Dr Md Manjurul Haque were present at the meeting.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 28, 2026 11:49 UTC