Million-plus pilgrims begin Hajj
More than a million pilgrims joined Islam’s most important rite under a beating sun on Wednesday, as the Hajj kicked off with the Saudi hosts scrambling to avoid last year’s 1,000-plus deaths in sweltering heat.
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Hajj pilgrims gather in Makkah under scorching desert sun
More than a million Muslim pilgrims poured into the holy city of Makkah ahead of the annual Hajj, with authorities vowing to hold a safer pilgrimage amid searing desert heat and a massive crackdown on illegal visitors.
Biman’s pre-Hajj flight activities completed
Biman Bangladesh Airlines in a statement on Sunday said that the airlines had completed the pre-Hajj flight activities for the Hajj 2025...
Saudi authorities prepare to welcome 1m Hajj pilgrims
With artificial intelligence, more shade and misting machines, Saudi authorities are preparing to welcome more than a million Hajj pilgrims amid punishing summer heat that has a deadly history in the holy city of Makkah.
Bangladesh to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha June 7
Eid-ul-Azha, one of the biggest religious festivals of Muslims, will be celebrated in the country on June 7 as the moon of the holy month of Zil-Hajj of 1446 Hijri was sighted in the sky of Bangladesh on Wednesday...
AB Bank opens 3 Islamic deposit products
AB Bank has recently launched three new Shariah-compliant deposit products namely AB Maahir, AB Islamic DPS and AB Hajj Deposit Scheme, said a press release...
37,430 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
A total of 37,430 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have so far arrived in Saudi Arabia...
Hajj visa can be cancelled with SAR360 deduction
Pilgrims, who got visa for performing the holy Hajj this year, can cancel it as the Saudi Arabia government has introduced visa cancellation system.
SIBL presents gifts to Hajj Pilgrims
Social Islami Bank PLC has presented gift items to Hajj pilgrims, said a press release...
2,248 pilgrims leave for Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj
A total of 2,248 pilgrims left Dhaka for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to perform this year’s Hajj.
Hajj agencies asked to complete visa process by Monday noon: ministry
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has ordered the Hajj agencies to submit visa applications for all remaining pilgrims by 12:00pm on Monday...
Islami Bank inaugurates Hajj booth
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC inaugurated special Hajj Booth at Hajjcamp at Ashkona in Dhaka for providing banking service, information and gifts for Hajj pilgrims...
Bangladesh nationals urged to avoid Hajj without permit
The ministry of religious affairs in a statement on Friday requested Bangladeshis staying in Saudi Arabia not to perform Hajj without Hajj permit.
Ministry urges all to obtain permits before performing Hajj
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has urged Bangladeshi citizens, both at home and in Saudi Arabia, not to attempt to perform Hajj, the largest religious gathering of the Muslims, without an official permit.
Saudi Arabia to fine unauthorised Hajj pilgrims up to SAR 20,000
The Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia has announced that individuals found performing, or attempting to perform, Hajj without a valid permit between 1 Dhu al-Qi'dah and 14 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH will face fines of up to SAR 20,000, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Biman begins Hajj flights for 2025 today
Biman Bangladesh Airlines commenced its dedicated Hajj flights for 2025 early Tuesday...
Citizens Bank gifts wheelchairs to Biman for Hajj pilgrims
Citizens Bank has handed over wheelchairs for Hajj pilgrims and other passengers of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, said a press release...
Prime Bank presents gift for Hajj pilgrims
Prime Bank PLC handed over gift pack for Hajj pilgrims on the first Hajj flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The first Hajj flight of Biman will be operated today...
Yunus urges hajj pilgrims to use ‘Labbaik’ app
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged all hajj pilgrims to use mobile app ‘Labbaik’ developed to facilitate hajj services for them.
GP introduces Hajj roaming packs in taka
For the first time in Bangladesh, Hajj pilgrims can now avail of international roaming services using their local mobile balance in taka instead of foreign currency, said a press release.
Exim Bank signs MoU with HAAB
Exim Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh...
Hajj flights from Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia to begin on April 29
The hajj flights from Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia will start from April 29 as the visa processing will be completed within a few days, said religious affairs adviser AFM Khalid Hossain...
SEB, Visa handover Hajj cards
Southeast Bank PLC managing director Nuruddin Md Sadeque Hossain has handed over ‘Hajj Card’ to IBM Travels proprietor Zafor Iqbal Khan, Bangladesh Air Travels proprietor Zahid Alam and Zabel E Nur Travels proprietor Junayed Gulzer in an event recently, said a press release...
Bank Asia launches Hajj Deposit Scheme
Bank Asia has introduced Hajj Deposit Scheme to fulfill the lifelong cherished dream of performing hajj as it is difficult for people with low or limited income to arrange the large sum of money for Hajj tour...
Hajj Finance holds 117th board meet
The board of directors of Hajj Finance Company Limited, a Shariah-based financial institution established as a joint venture between Bangladesh and Malaysia, held its 117th meeting on Wednesday.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines suspends Manchester flight
The authorities of Biman Bangladesh Airlines have taken a plan to temporarily suspend the Dhaka-Sylhet-Manchester flights in order to conduct Hajj flights of the pilgrims smooth and comfortable...
Hajj Finance Co Ltd holds business conference
Hajj Finance Company Limited held its Annual Business Conference 2025 at the company’s head office at Dilkusha in Dhaka recently...
Saudi prepares for another Hajj menaced by extreme heat
The deaths of 1,300 pilgrims during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia last year underscored the urgent need to mitigate dangers posed by extreme heat, with crowd management an essential first step, analysts say.
Shafiqur joins Hajj Finance as MD
Md Shafiqur Rahman has joined Hajj Finance Company Limited as managing director recently, said a press release...
Bangladesh extends Hajj registration deadline till Dec 15
The government has extended the Hajj registration deadline for 2025 to December 15 to prevent last-minute hassles.
