Sun News Desk: The government has announced hajj package of Tk 6,83,018 for Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims this year. The private hajj agencies will fix their packages in coordination with the government packages.

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The decision was taken after a meeting of the executive committee on hajj management with State Minister for Religious Affairs Md Faridul Haque Khan on Wednesday

Hajj-2023 will be held on 9th day of Zillhajj (June 28) depending on moon sighting.

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The government signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia over hajj on January 9.

According to the agreement, 15,000 people will be able to go to Hajj under government management while 1,12,198 can go under private management.

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Biman Bangladesh Airlines will carry 50 percent passengers while Saudia Airlines will carry 50 percent passengers.

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