2024-02-13 16:52:43
The general Hajj package has been reduced to 92 thousand 450 taka said by the Minister of Religion. Faridul Haque Khan. He also said that due to the increase in the value of the dollar, the value of the riyal has increased a lot, so despite the government’s desire, it has not been possible to reduce the cost of Hajj to the desired level.
He said this in a written reply to a question of Moshiur Rahman Molla Sajal, Member of Parliament for Dhaka-5 Constituency on Tuesday (February 13) in the National Parliament session. Speaker at this time. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury presided over the session.
In a written reply, the minister said, house rent has increased this year due to the demolition of houses and hotels in many areas in Makkah and Madinah in Saudi Arabia. The rise in the value of the dollar due to global factors has increased the value of the riyal. In addition, the Moallem fee including tent rental has increased in Minai-Arafa. Due to all these reasons, despite the government’s desire, it was not possible to reduce the cost of Hajj.
He said Bangladesh is the fourth largest Hajj sender in the world. In 2024, Bangladesh’s quota of pilgrims is 1 lakh 27 thousand 198 people. As in the previous year, so that Hajj pilgrims can go for Hajj in full quota in 2024 too, a general Hajj package worth Tk 5 lakh 78 thousand 840 has been announced for Hajj 2024, which has been reduced by Tk 92 thousand 450 compared to 2023 Hajj. So that people of all classes and professions can go to Hajj.
The minister said that he expects more facilities, there are special packages for such pilgrims, both public and private. The price of special package of government medium is 9 lakh 36 thousand taka.
Member of Parliament of Awami League. In response to Mustafa Alam’s question, Faridul Haque said that all the pre-registered Hajj pilgrims have been invited to register multiple times through mobile SMS in order to increase Hajj registration from Bangladesh. Registration of Hajj pilgrims has been called for through circulars in national dailies, press releases and scrolls on public and private TV channels. Mobile phone users have been given SMS through BTRC regarding Hajj registration.